Laura Hennessy

Laura Hennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. She frames therapy around engagement, insight, and motivation. Laura emphasizes listening without judgment and helping people name and express their feelings. She aims to support people who want a more fulfilling and happier life.

Before moving into private practice, much of Laura's work was at a nonprofit community mental health center. There she supported adolescents and adults who faced both mental health and substance use challenges. That background shaped a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on what helps in day-to-day life.

In sessions she uses client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to help with stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also works with people coping with trauma, addiction, and mood disorders.

Laura often helps people who feel stuck by focusing on small steps that build change. She pays attention to attachment, codependency, communication problems, and issues like abandonment or emptiness. The work can include learning new coping skills, trying different ways of communicating, and noticing patterns that keep problems repeating.

People who want supportive, practical therapy and someone who listens first may find her approach helpful. If you are ready to begin, she offers an encouraging, collaborative way to move toward your goals.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people feel heard so they can explore feelings and make changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and express emotions that shape relationships and attachment. It can be useful for intimacy issues, communication problems, and healing from loss or abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies together and adjusting based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance while focusing on practical skills, emotional insight, and steady progress.