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Laura Wiseman

Laura Wiseman

LCSW

Therapist · New Jersey · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for strong emotions

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  • Warm and engaging
  • Goal focused
  • Skill building

About Laura

Laura Wiseman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career change, and ADHD. She focuses on building a friendly, practical connection from the first session.

Her style is warm and engaging. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace so people leave with concrete next steps. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s goals and preferences.

Laura blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice new behaviors between sessions. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals that add up over time. The Gottman Method informs her work with relationship concerns, offering structured ways to improve communication and repair patterns.

Over two decades of experience guide her practical approach to common life problems like mood disorders, fertility-related stress, and post-traumatic stress. She pays attention to how everyday routines affect mood and behavior and helps people develop manageable strategies.

People can expect straightforward talk, skill-building exercises, and clear next steps after each meeting. To begin, visitors follow the Start Therapy flow on the site and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How therapy methods translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening closely to each person's priorities and adjusting the pace of sessions to match those needs. This approach helps people feel heard while they identify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thought patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and practicing small behavior changes to test different outcomes; it works well for stress, mood concerns, and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That plan can change as new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and it removes commute time so people can focus more on therapy tasks between meetings. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, aim to match approach and format to each person’s daily life and goals.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC05309800
NPI
1508016072

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura focus on?

She supports people with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, trauma and related mood concerns.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is warm and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with practical exercises and goal setting.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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