- Client-centered
- Strengths focused
- Skill building
About Laurie
Laurie Kaufmann is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. Her approach is warm and direct, focused on hearing each person's story and building on the strengths already present.
Laurie centers sessions on the client's goals. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to build awareness in everyday moments.
In practical terms, sessions involve listening, reflection, and concrete skills practice. Laurie often helps people break large problems into small steps. She works with clients on communication, setting boundaries, and reducing shame or isolation.
She also addresses issues such as codependency, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt, life purpose, and self-love. Young adults and people facing mood challenges may find focused support for motivation and confidence. Laurie aims to create a collaborative space where people can name what matters and try manageable changes.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Laurie acknowledges that courage. She helps clients build on strengths, try new strategies, and track progress over time.
How Laurie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, which means the therapist reflects what she hears and adapts to each person's pace and goals. This approach helps people who need emotional support, clearer thinking about a problem, or a steady space to sort out difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple exercises to notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, then practices alternative responses. It can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and getting unstuck from repeating patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with listening and connection, then adding CBT or mindfulness practices if they seem useful.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins between other responsibilities. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio for a quicker check-in or when bandwidth is limited. The focus is on practical ways to make therapy work in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like codependency and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical skills and short-term strategies to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a clinician in social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, licensed in North Carolina, and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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