- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Laura
Laura Munoz-Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She focuses on practical conversation and steady pacing. Laura adapts how she talks and plans each session based on what a person brings in that day. She listens for patterns around guilt, shame, and self-judgment and helps people name what feels heaviest.
Her approach is straightforward and skills-oriented. Clients often work on breathing and grounding when anxiety spikes, practice new ways to bring up hard topics, and try small behavioral steps to test old beliefs. She also works through memories of loss and trauma at a pace the client can manage.
Laura pays attention to life changes that raise stress, such as caregiving duties, relationship shifts, or pregnancy and postpartum adjustments. She can help people untangle communication problems, navigate divorce and separation, and think through questions of forgiveness and self-love.
People who prefer sessions in Spanish can speak with her in that language. Her work balances practical tools with reflective conversation so people can notice change in day-to-day life. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic techniques used and how online sessions work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progression. One common approach is skills training for anxiety and stress management - this involves learning breathing, grounding, and brief behavioral exercises to reduce immediate symptoms and build tolerance. Another approach focuses on processing grief and trauma through paced conversation and memory work, helping people make sense of what happened without rushing the process.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will help the client identify what feels necessary, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on responses and preferences. Decisions about pacing and emphasis are made together rather than assumed in advance.
Because the biography does not specify particular session formats, confirm the current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone or video sessions can help when someone needs a quieter setting, lower bandwidth, or a brief touchpoint during a workday - discuss which format fits your routine during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to guilt or shame?
She helps people who struggle with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem.
How does she approach feelings of shame in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. She helps name patterns, practice small behavioral steps, and use grounding skills when emotions become intense.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the match and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.