Laura Hennessy , LCSW

Laura Hennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey who brings years of experience assisting adolescents and adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. She developed much of her clinical skillset working at a nonprofit community mental health center where she provided care for people with a range of needs and life circumstances.

Her work emphasizes engagement, insight building, and motivation, helping clients explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. Laura values the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and offers a steady, strengths-based presence to support that process. She has experience with mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes, and she tailors her approach to each person’s goals and stage of readiness.

Clients can expect a collaborative therapeutic relationship focused on validation and empowerment. When someone is ready to take the first steps toward change, Laura provides supportive guidance to help them identify next steps, build coping skills, and work toward the greater well-being they seek.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s needs and values guide the work; it helps people gain self-understanding, build confidence, and make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and behavior change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns, which can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and healing from loss or abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura Hennessy works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.