- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Laurie
Laurie Kaufmann is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. She brings 15 years of professional experience and a calm, down-to-earth approach. Laurie meets people where they are and focuses on practical next steps rather than jargon.
She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and draws on their strengths to build workable strategies. Sessions often focus on small shifts that make daily life easier, such as clearer communication, steadier routines, or choices that boost self-esteem.
Background and approach
Laurie uses straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence. Her work includes attention to codependency, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also helps people thinking about life purpose, dealing with isolation, and navigating mood-related concerns.
Young adult issues are another area she commonly addresses. Laurie blends client-centered listening with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. She also incorporates mindfulness practices when they fit a person's goals.
Together with each person she clarifies goals and picks techniques that match their priorities. People who choose Laurie can expect a respectful, collaborative tone and a focus on concrete changes. She encourages small, achievable steps and checks in about what’s working.
The result is a steady, manageable path forward rather than quick fixes.
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
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laurie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and respecting your perspective. The therapist reflects concerns, asks open questions, and helps you identify your own goals and solutions. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to change mood. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and parenting-related stress by teaching concrete skills. The therapist will work with each person to find the best fit. Figuring out which approach to use is a collaborative process based on your goals, preferences, and what you want to change. Expect to try techniques and adjust them over time so they fit your life.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support short check-ins, quick coping tools, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
She supports people working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, communication problems, emptiness, and guilt or shame.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Laurie listens first, then helps plan small, practical steps that fit each person's life.
What kind of experience does she have?
Laurie has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people across a range of mood and life concerns. She emphasizes building on a person’s existing strengths.
Where is Laurie licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina, listed as LCSW in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does the process to get started work?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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