Laurie Tucker

Laurie Tucker is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of professional experience in New York. She focuses on practical support for people facing addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and anger. Laurie aims to meet each person with respect and compassion. She speaks plain language and helps clients take realistic steps toward change.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized. She listens first, then helps people set achievable goals and a clear plan. Laurie adapts conversations and methods to what a person needs in the moment rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.

She uses a mix of therapy styles to address different problems. For example, she works with ways to change unhelpful thought patterns and to strengthen motivation for recovery. She also attends to how past experiences can shape current behavior and feelings.

Laurie has experience supporting people dealing with bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns. She also helps with process addictions, substance and alcohol issues, dissociation, and recovery from domestic violence or other trauma.

People who choose Laurie can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth conversation about what is most important to work on. She emphasizes small, steady steps and practical strategies that fit into daily life. To begin, she asks about your goals and tailors a plan to match them.

How Laurie uses therapy approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. It helps when someone needs a compassionate space to talk through difficult feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing mood swings, and changing behaviors that keep problems going.

Laurie uses these approaches together with motivational techniques and trauma-focused ideas when they fit a person's needs. Finding the right mix is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and pace.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep consistent momentum while working around work, school, and family obligations.