Laura Hennessy , LCSW

Laura Hennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who brings years of experience supporting adolescents and adults in community mental health settings. She has worked extensively at a nonprofit community mental health center, offering clinical care to people managing both mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Her background emphasizes engagement with clients, building insight, and fostering the motivation needed to pursue meaningful change.

Laura practices with an attitude of acceptance and respect, holding that emotions and personal experiences are valid and should be expressed without judgment. She helps clients explore what matters to them, identify obstacles, and develop practical steps toward healthier patterns and relationships. Whether someone is facing anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, trauma, or difficulties in relationships, Laura focuses on empowering individuals to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Seeking therapy is often a brave first move, and Laura aims to offer steady support and encouragement throughout that process. She works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, strengthen coping skills, and support sustainable progress toward greater well-being.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with an LCSW

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's experience. In this approach the therapist follows the client's lead, helping individuals clarify their values and goals and supporting personal growth through a trusting therapeutic relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by building skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so therapy feels responsive and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life transitions, and access support from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to client-centered progress.