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Laurissa DeCarlo

Therapist(She/Her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Feeling overwhelmed by graduation, adulting, or figuring out your next step? Constantly overthinking, doubting yourself, or struggling with anxiety? Maybe you're adjusting to life after having a baby and don't quite feel like yourself anymore. Wherever you are in your journey, you're not alone.

I specialize in supporting young adults and parents through life's transitions, whether you're facing anxiety, low self-esteem, postpartum challenges, relationship stress, or simply trying to keep up with everything life is throwing your way. Therapy is a place where you can show up as you are, gain practical tools, and build the confidence.

My approach to therapy

My top priority is creating a safe, comfortable space for you. I know this can take time and that's okay! I utilize strengths-based, interpersonal, forms of motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices. While using compassion, the approach to utilize is based on your situation and goals. I try to make each session feel like a "normal conversation" because we're just human at the end of the day!

What you can expect from me

I encourage you to reach out to share what's going on, and what you envision for therapy, and see if it is a right fit. In sessions you can expect:

-Increasing self-love and confidence

-Navigating your definition of acceptance, forgiveness, healing, and recovery

-Feeling less stuck and feeling positive about working towards goals

-Increased confidence with managing everyday stressors, feeling overwhelmed

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University at Albany
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English