Laurie Coppa, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Laurie

Laurie Coppa is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate family and parenting stresses and other life challenges. She speaks plainly and listens closely, offering a steady presence for parents and adults facing anxiety, grief, burnout, or difficult relationship moments. Her focus is practical support - helping people name what matters and take manageable steps forward.

She brings 24 years of varied clinical experience in hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units, neonatal intensive care, adolescent residential care, and work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Background and approach

That range gave her a clear view of how systems can both help and complicate life, and how small changes can matter. Laurie draws on real-world experience rather than jargon. In sessions she is interactive and solution-focused while also emphasizing compassion and self-respect.

She often helps clients identify feelings, examine obstacles, and practice self-love as a foundation for change. Expect straightforward conversation and reflective feedback that aims to illuminate unspoken patterns. Laurie prefers live conversations by video or phone and treats live chat as a secondary option.

She encourages regular session times - weekly or biweekly - because steady interaction supports lasting change. Her style is collaborative: she acts as a clear mirror while helping clients find their own answers. Located in New York, Laurie works with adults dealing with caregiving stress, career shifts, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life concerns among other topics.

She uses techniques drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match each person’s needs.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Laurie uses client-centered therapy to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the topics and the therapist reflects back what she hears. This approach helps people feel understood and clear about their next steps, especially when juggling family and parenting stress.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, low mood, caregiving stress, and moments when concrete tools are needed to manage daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie discusses options with each person and together they choose techniques that fit goals, preferences, and the situation. She adapts methods over time if something isn’t working, so the plan evolves with the client.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video and phone allow real-time conversation similar to in-person meetings, while chat and messaging can help with brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. This range makes it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and caregiving routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laurie commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue among other challenges.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Laurie uses an interactive, solution-focused style with a strong emphasis on being heard and seen. She blends practical problem solving with compassionate reflection.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional experience working in hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units, neonatal intensive care, adolescent residential settings, and with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

What are her credentials and location?

Laurie is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New York, license number NY LCSW 053906, and practices from New York.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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