Therapist profile
Laurie Tucker, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Addictions and trauma focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 094409
- NPI
- 1386069334
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Laurie
Laurie Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon.
Laurie draws on several well-established methods to shape sessions. She uses client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes.
People often come for help with anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, or the fallout from relationship and family issues. Laurie also supports those navigating codependency, communication problems, domestic violence aftermath, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive sexual behavior. She addresses feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.
In sessions, Laurie aims for straightforward conversation and clear goals. She works with clients to set manageable steps and to track progress. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and revisiting what is or isn’t working.
Laurie practices with sensitivity toward LGBT concerns and recognizes the impact of family of origin and trauma on current patterns. She invites people who are ready to examine behavior patterns and make gradual changes to reach out by following the site's scheduling flow.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy centers the client's concerns and feelings in clear, reflective conversation. In practice this means the therapist listens, mirrors back what she hears, and helps the client identify priorities to work on. This style suits people who want to be heard and then make practical plans. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions usually involve identifying a pattern, testing a different action, and reviewing the result. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and some addiction-related patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. She treats this as a joint decision and adjusts plans as the work progresses. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into their week, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Others prefer a longer, focused appointment that fits into a work break or evening routine. Ask about the session length and rhythm when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your daily life.Areas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and related relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with CBT and motivational interviewing to set concrete steps and revisit progress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience as a clinician working in New York settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.