Laura Thompson , LPC

Laura Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience guiding people through complex emotional and relational challenges. She focuses on practical, evidence-informed support for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and difficulties with intimacy and self-esteem. Her practice also addresses eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and family problems, anger, ADHD, and a range of relationship issues including divorce, infidelity, jealousy, and domestic violence.

Known for a deeply empathetic and individualized style, she works with social anxiety, panic disorder, body image struggles, young adult transitions, women's issues, and concerns common to veterans and armed forces populations. Laura weaves together Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She blends evidence-based methods with an existential viewpoint to foster self-understanding, resilience, and meaningful coping strategies.

Laura emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors each person’s story while helping them build practical skills for daily life. She provides services in English and brings a seasoned perspective to complex cases such as obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic attacks, addictions, and long-standing family conflicts.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Laura integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions; this approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches skills to shift them, commonly applied to depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is employed when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central, offering a way to explore emotional responses and strengthen connections between partners or family members.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address, and she adjusts her plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy aligns with what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy with Laura offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments, and they expand access for people who live far from in-person services. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these tools to deliver structured, skills-based work and emotional support without requiring travel.