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Laurie Coppa, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Practical problem solving
- Self-love focus
About Laurie
Laurie Coppa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Laurie speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical conversation. She encourages clients to identify and name feelings rather than rely on labels. She uses a collaborative, interactive style and often returns to the idea of self-love as an important goal to build toward.
Her background includes work on an inpatient psychiatric unit, hospital medical units, and neonatal intensive care. She has worked with adolescents in residential care, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and families facing end-of-life stressors. Those roles shaped her familiarity with agency systems and how they can complicate care.
Laurie describes herself as solution-focused and client-centered. She values the back-and-forth of live sessions and believes regular, committed attendance helps create change. She aims to reflect what clients already know and to help spot obstacles that get in the way of a better life.
In practical terms Laurie prefers live video or phone sessions and sees live chat as a last option. She asks that clients consider weekly or biweekly scheduling so the work can move forward. To begin, she invites a straightforward conversation to see if the approach fits.
How Laurie uses approaches and online sessions
Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress-related patterns.She also works from a client-centered perspective, which means listening closely and helping people say what matters most to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) appears in her approach as well; EFT helps people understand and shift emotional responses that affect relationships and personal coping.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Laurie treats that as a collaborative process and will talk with each person about what fits their goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, emotion-focused exploration, or straightforward problem solving.
Laurie prefers live video or phone sessions and notes live chat as a last choice. The online option can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how she is working at the time.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus grief, parenting and career-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and plainspoken, focusing on conversation, identifying feelings, and solution-focused steps to reduce problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working across inpatient units, hospital settings, neonatal care, residential adolescent services, and with survivors of assault and domestic violence.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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