Laura Chinnici, LCSW
Compassionate, practical support for everyday parenting challenges
Book with Laura- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Sleeping disorders
About Laura
Laura Chinnici is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on clear, practical steps to help people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, motivation, and self-esteem. Parents looking for guidance around parenting concerns will find approaches that aim to reduce overwhelm and build realistic routines.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She emphasizes listening first, then shaping a plan that fits each person's life.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to what the client needs most, whether that means short-term coaching or ongoing therapy. Laura draws on client-centered therapy to keep the work grounded in the client's goals and strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Mindfulness practices are introduced when they help calm the body and improve focus. She has experience addressing relationship and intimacy concerns, including sexuality and alternative sexual cultures, as well as addiction, trauma, grief, and mood disorders such as bipolar. Additional areas she supports include caregiver stress, chronic health issues, communication problems, and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit busy schedules. The therapist aims to make the work practical and achievable, helping people build small changes that lead to steadier days. If someone is ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laura helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps the client set realistic goals for change. This approach is useful for people who want a collaborative, respectful space to sort out parenting stress and life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then replaces them with more helpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep issues, motivation, and mood struggles because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps people can try between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breath techniques to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These skills can be helpful for stress, sleep, and managing strong emotions in day-to-day parenting tasks.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels practical. Clients can expect decisions about methods and pace to be made jointly, with attention to personal goals and daily realities.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is well suited for in-depth work and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging offer quick touchpoints and ongoing coaching-style support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different home or work routines.
Questions people ask about Laura
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas include stress and anxiety, sleep and motivation, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting concerns, substance use, trauma and grief, mood challenges, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the client and then using client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to build practical steps toward goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Care is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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