LA Portrait of Laura Amor

Laura Amor, LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and life change

30 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Laura

Laura Amor is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She offers steady support and practical steps so clients can feel more able to cope. She meets people where they are and works at a pace that feels comfortable for them.

She shapes conversations around each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on clearer thinking, better coping skills, and understanding emotional patterns that get in the way.

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Background and approach

Laura uses straightforward tools to reduce anxious thinking and improve day-to-day functioning. Her work draws on several approaches. Client-centered techniques create space for people to share what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports deeper connection to feelings when relationships or attachment issues are central. Laura also integrates mindfulness practices to calm the body and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns rooted in family history.

She brings these methods together to address concerns such as self-esteem, communication problems, caregiving stress, and end-of-life issues. Sessions are adapted to fit different life circumstances. People who want clear strategies and a compassionate listener will find a practical, steady approach aimed at real-world change.

Approaches for online work and practical support

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room and focuses on listening, empathy, and what the client wants to address. It helps people build trust in the therapeutic process and clarify their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.

The therapist will work collaboratively to find which approach or mix of approaches fits best. That means talking about your goals, trying methods for a few sessions, and adjusting the plan based on what helps. You and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using or change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and work through exercises in real time. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief support into a busy day. These options help make regular therapy easier to maintain while focusing on skills and emotional understanding.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Laura focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiving stress, attachment issues, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is warm and practical, blending listening with concrete tools. Sessions mix client-centered listening, thought work, and exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience as a practicing clinician. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York and practices from that location. Her credential appears as LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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