Laurie Siegel

Laurie Siegel is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 19 years of professional experience. She has spent nearly two decades helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges that come with major life changes. Laurie presents therapy as a collaborative process and respects each person's strengths and story.

She encourages clients to see themselves as the expert of their own life while offering steady support. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to build confidence, cope with setbacks, and improve relationships. Laurie aims to make change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, grief, anger, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to identity and relationships. She also attends to related topics like attachment, blended family dynamics, and caregiver strain. That broad perspective helps when problems overlap or show up in different parts of life.

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in ways that fit each person. She tailors interventions to what a client wants to change and how they prefer to work. Expect straightforward conversation, practical suggestions, and homework when it supports progress.

People who find her approach helpful usually want clear goals and steady guidance. She supports clients through short-term challenges and longer transitions, helping them build skills to manage anger, improve communication, and handle stress with more confidence.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for stress, anxiety, and anger. These are concrete strategies people can practice between sessions to manage intense emotions and improve daily functioning. Another approach is problem-focused conversation that helps identify patterns in relationships and parenting. This work breaks larger issues into small, testable changes that make disagreements and family strain easier to handle.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. Laurie collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and useful for real life situations.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options when you book since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people prefer video when they want face-to-face connection, while others choose audio or phone when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option helps them focus. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and needs.