Therapist profile
Laura Hennessy, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW in New Jersey - Addiction and Relationship concerns
Continue with LauraWhere Laura stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05694100
- NPI
- 1033549183
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- Codependency
- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
About Laura
Laura Hennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience in New Jersey. She has worked largely in community mental health settings with adults and adolescents. Her practice focuses on mental health and substance use concerns, and she lists codependency among her areas of focus.
Laura takes a straightforward style in sessions. She emphasizes engagement and building insight. She also works on motivation to help people make changes that matter to them. In concrete terms this means talking through what keeps someone stuck and trying small, practical steps between sessions.
Her approach draws on several common methods. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what’s happening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and test thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name feelings that are getting in the way of better relationships or sense of self.
People who come to her often bring stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, trauma, or questions about intimacy and self-worth. She also lists work around abandonment, attachment, control, and communication difficulties. Sessions aim to make problems clearer and to give manageable tools for moving forward.
Laura works in English and practices in New Jersey. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session formats she offers and the subscription payment details used for appointments.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what someone is experiencing. Online sessions can replicate that pace by giving space to tell the story and have it reflected back so feelings and hopes become clearer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions and tests small behavioral experiments. In video or other remote sessions, this often means setting brief homework, reviewing what happened, and adjusting the plan together. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and make sense of strong feelings that affect relationships and self-image, with the therapist guiding the naming and linking of emotions to patterns of behavior.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those aims. That collaborative process can include adjusting techniques as progress is made and as practical needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They also let people use approaches like CBT homework or mindfulness practices between meetings so tools are practiced in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and depression, among other issues such as self-esteem and mood disorders.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She emphasizes engagement, building insight, and motivation. She combines listening with practical steps to help people try new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including substantial work in a nonprofit community mental health center with adults and adolescents.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries sign up for sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details should be checked during sign-up.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.