Laura Phillips , LCSW

Laura Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 17 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She focuses on helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and major life transitions. Her work also addresses issues such as intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, career stress, compassion fatigue, and family-of-origin struggles.

Grounded in evidence-informed methods, Laura draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create a tailored approach for each person. She pays close attention to patterns that arise from abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, codependency, communication and commitment challenges, and the stresses associated with caregiving and fatherhood.

Laura emphasizes cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and practical skills that support improved communication, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. As an LCSW - a licensed clinician trained in assessment and therapeutic intervention - she works to help people identify goals, build resilience, and find clearer direction through both immediate concerns and longer-term personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Laura Phillips uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current connections, which can be helpful for addressing intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship dynamics. She incorporates Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the individual's experiences and goals guide the pace and focus of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career or caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant to changing circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals and therapists. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue care during transitions, or to access support from home. This flexibility supports consistent engagement while allowing the therapeutic approach to be tailored to each person's life and needs.