- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Laurie
Laurie Coppa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 24 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship struggles. Laurie uses straightforward language and a warm, interactive style to make hard conversations feel manageable.
She has worked in many settings including inpatient psychiatric units, hospital medical units, neonatal intensive care, and residential programs for adolescents. That range taught her how systems meant to help can sometimes confuse people, and how small changes often make a big difference.
Background and approach
Laurie listens first and asks questions to help people name what matters most. She mixes solution-focused work with mindfulness and cognitive tools to address upsetting thoughts and recurring patterns. She also explores emotional connection and self-love when those themes come up.
Her sessions emphasize back-and-forth conversation. She encourages weekly or biweekly appointments so momentum can build and habits can change. Laurie often mirrors what clients say to help them recognize buried feelings and take gradual steps toward what they want.
Parents looking for clear guidance and practical strategies will find a direct, compassionate ally. Laurie aims to help people reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and rebuild confidence one session at a time.
What Laurie works with
Everything Laurie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laurie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Laurie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Laurie’s approaches work in online sessions
Laurie often draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities and pace. This means sessions focus on what matters to the client and aim to make them feel heard while exploring goals or problems.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions this approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical changes between meetings.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Laurie collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as new concerns arise.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for richer back-and-forth conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coping tools, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is Laurie’s general therapy style?
Laurie uses an interactive, plainspoken approach that combines solution-focused work with empathy and active listening.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 24 years of experience across inpatient psychiatry, hospital medical units, neonatal intensive care, adolescent residential care, and work with survivors of assault and domestic violence.
What credentials and location are listed?
Laurie is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 sessions according to therapist availability.
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