Laura Brown, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

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Narrative-informed therapist focused on parenting and change

Details

Name	Laura Brown
Credentials	LICSW, LCSW, CSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Vermont
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	16

About Laura

Laura Brown is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people with parenting concerns, self esteem, career struggles, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps to manage compassion fatigue and the everyday stress that wears people down. She gathers a clear picture of a person’s situation before suggesting ways forward.

Sessions tend to center on the client’s story and strengths, with room to try small, doable changes. She treats setbacks as information rather than failure and helps clients build steady momentum.

Background and approach

Laura uses Narrative approaches alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. That means she listens for the stories that shape choices, reflects what she hears, and helps people reframe unhelpful patterns. She also uses straightforward tools to shift thoughts and behaviors when that suits the concern.

With 16 years of experience, Laura draws on a wide range of settings and populations. Her credentials include LICSW, LCSW, and CSW and she practices from New York. She offers help for issues such as blended family concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, fertility and divorce-related struggles, and feeling isolated.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time and the cost varies by location and therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things Laura works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Laura directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Laura directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Laura often blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet different needs. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories in ways that open up new choices. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding so people feel heard and can explore what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy uses clear, practical exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for worry, low mood, and habit change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear. That means methods can change over time to match what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling busy lives. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, processing between sessions, or when writing is easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, a caregiving schedule, or long commutes while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people with parenting, self esteem, career struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, fertility, divorce, and feelings of isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is practical and story-centered. She listens for the personal narratives that shape choices and helps clients try small changes that fit their life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of clinical experience across a variety of mental health settings. That background informs her mix of narrative, client-centered, and CBT techniques.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and is based in New York. The profile lists Vermont LICSW and Colorado LCSW as documented license details.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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