- Person-centered approach
- Practical strategies
- Focus on work and school
About Laura
Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by work, school, or life changes. She is straightforward and calm, and she focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Dr. Kaplan-Naim is a psychologist licensed in New York and has three decades of clinical experience.
She uses a person-centered approach, which means sessions center on the client's perspective and goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness skills to reduce anxiety and improve focus. Together with clients she builds concrete plans for tasks like job applications, deadlines, and returning to school.
Many clients seek her help for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or coping after loss. She also supports people who struggle with organizational skills, time management, or learning-related challenges that affect work and school. She can introduce relaxation techniques and step-by-step strategies to get things done.
Dr. Kaplan-Naim has experience guiding young adults facing the stresses of moving or studying abroad and those balancing career decisions. She emphasizes small, achievable changes and helps clients track progress over time. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and goal oriented.
Her background includes a doctorate in psychology and a post-doctoral degree in speech and language pathology. She has worked in both public and private settings and brings that practical experience into each session. Clients and therapists work together to identify the next steps toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the client. Online sessions let the therapist follow the client's lead and adapt conversations to current needs, whether the focus is on coping skills or decision making.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and action. In remote sessions this approach often uses simple exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and break tasks into manageable steps.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotional patterns that affect relationships and motivation. Working online, the therapist can guide gentle exercises to increase emotional awareness and experiment with new responses during real-time conversations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and pick methods that feel like a good fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the bio, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, makes it easier to check in between tasks, and supports using short practical exercises during the week. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to match a client's routine and responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career worries, parenting strain, and related issues such as ADHD and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centered and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness tools to reduce anxiety and improve task focus.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of experience in public and private settings and a doctorate in psychology plus post-doctoral study in speech and language pathology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 014101 and practices in New York.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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