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Laurie Horton, LCSW

Calm, practical support for anxious minds

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

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About Laurie

Laurie Horton is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and supports those facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, or depression. She works to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings.

Laurie invites honest conversation and helps clients name what matters to them. She emphasizes small steps that build confidence and ease daily strain.

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Background and approach

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and offers practical ways to try things differently. That might include learning ways to manage worry, improve communication, or set realistic goals. The aim is to reduce distress and increase a sense of control over daily life.

Laurie brings long experience with trauma and abuse, and she uses that background to move at a pace each person can handle. She also has experience with eating disorders and motivation challenges, and she blends supportive listening with concrete strategies. People working with Laurie can expect a collaborative process.

She helps clients clarify what they want to change and builds step-by-step plans to reach those goals. Laurie practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. One common approach teaches skills for managing worry and anxiety through step-by-step practice, such as learning breathing and thought-challenging exercises to reduce daily distress. Another approach emphasizes processing past trauma at a pace the client can handle, helping people make sense of painful memories while building safety and coping tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. This collaboration means techniques can be adapted as progress is reviewed and new challenges arise.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay consistent. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, reminders, and practicing skills between sessions. Together these options help people access ongoing support in ways that match their schedule and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
She helps people who struggle with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on open conversation and practical steps. Laurie listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and suggests small changes to reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
Laurie has 27 years of professional work experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Laurie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does billing work and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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