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Laura O'Brien

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

As a trauma-focused and patient-centered therapist, I am dedicated to fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship. I create a supportive environment to explore your current path and discover the direction you want to take. I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals to heal and grow. My approach is rooted in understanding your unique story, empowering you to overcome challenges while building resilience and fulfillment.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I take a strengths-based and solution-focused approach, highlighting your inner resources and capacity for change. While integrating tools and strategies from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based therapy, solution-focused therapy and trauma-informed care to help you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping skills.

What you can expect from our first session

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or life transitions, my focus is on helping you heal and grow at your own pace. I tailor each of our sessions to meet your specific needs, blending evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy and support. Together, we can uncover your strengths, explore new possibilities and create a path toward meaningful, lasting change.


Laura's style is

Affirming
Solution-oriented
Empowering

Insurance carriers Laura accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Laura

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Syracuse University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Anxiety, Family Issues, Stress, Relationship Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Codependency Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Attachment Based, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)