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Lauren Petrocelli, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and chronic health concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Lauren
Lauren Petrocelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with clients who face career strain, sleep problems, anger, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar disorder.
Her practice places practical methods up front. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying small changes in thinking and behavior. Exercises are concrete and often include simple at-home practice.
Lauren has particular experience supporting people with chronic health conditions, disability, and sensory impairment. That includes cancer, chronic pain or illness, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment. She helps people manage the overlap between health problems and emotional distress in straightforward terms.
In sessions she asks direct questions, offers clear tools, and tracks what’s working. Clients collaborate on goals such as improving sleep, reducing panic, or handling grief. Progress is reviewed and plans are adjusted when needed.
Her practice aims to be accessible and nonjudgmental. New callers complete a short questionnaire to match on goals and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work online
Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood, then to practice alternative responses. CBT sessions online often focus on short, measurable steps such as testing a thought or changing a routine.She also uses mindfulness techniques that teach simple awareness skills for managing stress and attention. These are brief exercises you can practice between sessions to help with anxiety, sleep, and emotional reactivity. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete, short-term goals and to identify next steps that feel doable. The emphasis is on small changes that add up.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will review your goals and preferences and collaborate on which techniques to try first. The plan can be adjusted based on what helps you make real, practical changes.
If you want online sessions, confirm available session formats before booking. This practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so work or caregiving demands are easier to manage.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and related issues like sleep problems, anger, and career stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Work is practical and often includes short exercises between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific costs vary by location.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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