- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Laurie
Laurie ODonoghue is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of professional experience in New York. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, confidence, career hurdles, and attention-related challenges. Laurie aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about reaching out.
Laurie keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She listens without judgment and helps clients name what feels most urgent.
Background and approach
Conversations move at a client's pace, with concrete ideas to try between appointments when that fits the client's goals. Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She invites honest talk about what is working and what is not.
Laurie helps people sort through competing priorities, make small changes, and build routines that support clearer thinking and steadier emotions. Parents who are overwhelmed by daily demands can expect practical strategies and coaching around common parenting stressors. For career concerns she helps clarify priorities, set manageable steps, and rebuild confidence after setbacks.
Throughout, Laurie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She works collaboratively so clients feel involved in decisions about goals and next steps. Laurie encourages people to notice progress, however small, and to use each session as a chance to try something different.
If someone is ready to begin, Laurie supports them through the initial steps and scheduling. Her approach is about steady progress, not quick fixes, and about helping clients become the people they want to be.
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
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
Therapeutic Techniques and Online Support
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes and clearer thinking. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so people can reduce anxiety and improve mood; this approach trains simple skills you can practice between sessions. Another method centers on problem-solving and behavioral planning to tackle parenting stress and career obstacles, breaking larger problems into small, doable steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then tailor techniques that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Clients can use video calls for in-depth conversations, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, or text-based messaging for ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while still getting consistent support from a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What kinds of concerns does Laurie address?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe Laurie's approach in sessions?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening, practical ideas, and collaborative goal-setting.
What background does Laurie bring to therapy work?
Laurie has 25 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing common life stressors.
Where is Laurie licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Laurie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laurie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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