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Dr. Laura Lewis

Therapist(she, her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting women through work, parenting, and life transitions. I primarily work with young adult women who are seeking clarity, confidence, and support as they navigate professional development, family responsibilities, and personal growth.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and supportive. I focus on helping clients reflect, build insight, and develop strategies that feel realistic and aligned with their values. I am best suited for individuals seeking supportive, goal‐oriented therapy rather than intensive or crisis‐focused care.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I work alongside clients to create a thoughtful space where we can slow things down, reflect, and make sense of what feels overwhelming or unclear.

I tend to focus on helping clients gain insight, clarify priorities, and develop realistic strategies that fit their lives as they are now. Our work may include problem‐solving, skills‐building, and exploring patterns that influence stress, decision‐making, or confidence.

I am especially well‐suited for clients seeking supportive, goal‐oriented therapy around professional development, parenting, life transitions, and stress management. My style is calm and steady, and I view therapy as a collaborative process that we regularly revisit to ensure it remains useful and aligned with your goals.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a calm, supportive space where we focus on getting to know what has brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping to gain from our work together. I’ll invite you to share your concerns at a pace that feels comfortable, and we’ll spend time identifying what feels most important or pressing right now.

The first session is also an opportunity to discuss how I work, answer questions, and begin to clarify goals for our time together. I often help clients start by organizing their thoughts, identifying sources of stress or uncertainty, and determining what kind of support would feel most helpful.

My goal is for clients to leave the first session feeling heard, grounded, and with a clearer sense of direction. We will also treat the early sessions as a chance to evaluate fit, making sure that the focus and pace of our work feel supportive and useful for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Buffalo, PhD
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Parent Management Training (PMT), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English