- Guilt and shame work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Parenting concerns
About Laurie
Laurie Kaufmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.
She helps clients notice their own strengths and use those strengths to move through difficult feelings. Laurie works from a person-centered stance and aims to listen without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and real-life coping skills rather than abstract theory.
Laurie draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people recognize unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes. She also uses mindfulness practices to help clients ground themselves when emotions feel overwhelming. Solution-focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented and action-based.
In a typical session she invites people to talk through what matters most right now and to pick a small next step. She encourages realistic, doable changes instead of all-or-nothing goals. The emphasis is on workable tools and clearer thinking.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings over 15 years working with adults on mood and life transitions. She sees the client as the expert on their own story and collaborates to find approaches that fit each person’s situation.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laurie uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s experience, listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters most. This approach helps when someone is carrying guilt, shame, grief, or doubts about parenting or self-worth.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that keep painful feelings stuck and to test small behavior experiments. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and persistent self-critical thinking. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to help ground attention and reduce reactivity when emotions spike.
Choosing the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as needed. Clients are invited to try different tools and report what helps most.
The practical benefits of online work depend on the session formats available; please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel, and some prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when a quiet space is limited. The therapist and client can agree on a structure that fits everyday life while focusing on concrete steps and coping skills.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She emphasizes practical steps, mindful grounding, and solution-focused goals while treating the client as the expert on their own story.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, grief, stress, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices within that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and how does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.