Laura Phillips
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Laura
As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring 20 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and resilience. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery, with a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique journey.
My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop stronger self-understanding without judgement. I have extensive expertise in women’s issues, multicultural concerns, life transitions, and supporting individuals through complex emotional experiences like workplace stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
I am particularly passionate about helping clients build self-love, improve communication, overcome social anxiety, and work through feelings of isolation or shame. My therapeutic style emphasizes cultural sensitivity, personal empowerment, and collaborative healing. Whether you’re facing life transitions, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m here to support your path toward emotional wellness and personal transformation.
What Laura helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Laura works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Laura is very patient and helpful. She is a very practical therapist, that helps you explore real world solutions.”
- “Is professional and empathetic . I've had in person therapy years ago and know how to judge. Strongly recommend but matching is tricky and individualistic. Worth trying out!!”
- “Laura has been wonderful. She understands my issues and she’s a great listener which I really appreciate. She gives me a lot of encouragement and gives me new ways to think about my issues. She’s extremely personable.”
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- “Connected immediately with my therapist the questions asked to pair you with the right person was dead on. Only my second session and I feel better than therapy I have had for years”
- “Awesome, insightful, and helpful! More importantly the tools she gives me are effective! 10/10 would recommend, she’s very honest and is fantastic about tailoring different methods to fit what works for you!”
- “Great therapist and really help me see things when I couldn't. <br /> Thank you”
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