- Addictions support
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Laurie
Laurie Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, anxiety and stress, mood disorders, and life changes.
Laurie focuses on practical conversations that help clients understand patterns that began in their family of origin and still affect daily life. She uses straightforward talk to identify habits, beliefs, and reactions that get in the way of relationships and wellbeing. Sessions are aimed at clarifying goals and finding small, doable steps forward.
Laurie draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide her work. She combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people test and change thoughts and behaviors. Where motivation is part of the challenge, she uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Her psychodynamic and trauma-focused perspectives are used to look at deeper patterns and the role of past experiences in current feelings and relationships. Laurie explains ideas in plain language and checks in regularly to keep work relevant to what each person needs right now.
People looking for practical help with family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, or process and substance addictions will find a pragmatic emphasis. Laurie encourages steady progress through clear goals and conversational therapeutic work.
How Laurie blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they most want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building a person’s own reasons for change and moving through ambivalence toward concrete steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together she and the client will decide which methods to use and revisit the plan as needs change so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while working on family patterns, addiction, trauma-related concerns, and mood or anxiety issues.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Laurie helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as codependency and process addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, conversational work that combines client-centered listening with practical techniques to set goals and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has eight years of professional work experience as an LCSW in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and operates from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What is the payment or cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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