Laura Kaplan

My professional career began with employment in two different psychiatric hospitals and a substance abuse treatment center, where I provided assessment, treatment, and aftercare services. During these early years, much of my work focused on adolescents and their families, giving me a strong foundation in understanding the unique emotional, developmental, and family dynamics that can affect young people. In the mid-1990s, I transitioned into private practice, where expanded my client caseload to work with a broad spectrum of clients. These years of experience have allowed me to develop a flexible and individualized therapeutic style that combines professional expertise with genuine compassion and respect for each client's experience.

With more than 30 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I strive to provide compassionate, practical, and personalized counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. As such, my approach is interactive and solution-focused, helping clients better understand their challenges while identifying practical strategies and strengths they can use to move forward. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods to create a treatment experience tailored to each person's individual needs and goals.

The initial session provides an opportunity to discuss what led you to counseling at this time, share your expectations of the counseling process and evaluate your comfort level with my counseling style. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions and evaluate your confidence in working together to achieve your goals.