About Laurie
Laurie ODonoghue is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience based in New York. She focuses on common life pressures like stress and anxiety and helps people who are struggling with parenting challenges, motivation, and work-related concerns. Laurie aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what’s on their mind without feeling judged.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations tend to focus on clear steps people can try between appointments.
Background and approach
Laurie listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the pace to match their needs. Laurie emphasizes sensitivity and compassion when working together. She encourages honesty about difficult feelings and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
That attention often leads to small changes that build confidence over time. Her approach includes helping clients set realistic goals and track what helps them feel better day to day. She also works on practical problem solving for career concerns and parenting stress.
Laurie invites clients to try strategies and then adjust them based on real results. Starting therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that first step. Laurie aims to make the process as clear and manageable as possible.
The focus is on steady progress toward being a more confident and capable version of yourself.
Therapeutic Techniques and How They Work Online
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method involves teaching people skills to manage anxiety and stress through short, actionable steps. These techniques help with calming immediate worry and reducing avoidance over time.Another frequently used approach focuses on problem solving for daily challenges like parenting and career concerns. This method breaks big problems into smaller tasks and tests what works, so progress is clear and measurable.
Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t desirable. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, quick questions, or ongoing reflection between scheduled meetings. Together these formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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