Laura Chinnici , LCSW

Laura Chinnici is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of professional experience. She specializes in addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and motivation, addictions, trauma and grief, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also includes focused work around kink and alternative sexuality as a certified Kink Aware Therapist, along with support for caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life issues.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and unconditional positive regard, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. Her work combines client-centered principles with practical strategies to help people navigate life transitions, communication problems, control issues, and complex family or origin dynamics. In addition to clinical therapy, she integrates coaching elements to support goal-setting and motivation.

Laura recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she acknowledges the step of reaching out. She aims to create a supportive space where assessment and treatment are adapted to fit each person, their goals, and their circumstances.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Laura Chinnici integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT, and mindfulness therapy to support people through a variety of challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can shape their own goals; it is useful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and building self-esteem. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and motivation. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, supporting coping with chronic pain, grief, and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Laura works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Laura is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how and when care happens. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, attend from different locations, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions.