- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin patterns
- Cognitive-behavioral methods
About Laura
Laura Small is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Massachusetts with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her background also includes helping people facing issues tied to family of origin such as attachment concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and blended family dynamics.
She uses clear, conversational sessions that focus on practical thinking and feeling patterns. Laura draws on cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also brings humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives into conversations to look at recurring relationship and family patterns that influence current behavior.
Sessions are interactive and focus on real-life problems such as communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness impact, and commitment or codependency struggles. She can talk through issues like body image, aging and geriatric concerns, and challenges related to autism spectrum traits in ways that connect to everyday routines.
Her approach aims to help people recognize repeated family roles and expectations that keep showing up now. She offers structured techniques and reflective talk to shift reactions and make different choices. Laura keeps the work practical so people can apply what they try between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and what to expect online
Laura uses cognitive-behavioral techniques which focus on identifying and changing thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression. These methods break down problems into small steps and teach practical skills for day-to-day coping.She also uses elements of psychodynamic work to help people recognize recurring family roles and attachment patterns that show up now. This approach looks at how past relationships influence present reactions and communication habits.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the client’s goals and preferences. Sessions involve active discussion, homework tasks, and checking progress over time so adjustments can be made collaboratively.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that match a work break or other routines. It also lets people choose sessions that suit their energy levels, for example a shorter check-in or a full weekly meeting, depending on what they need.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on family of origin topics like attachment and abandonment.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and interactive, mixing practical thought-focused techniques with reflective talk about relationship patterns. The work aims to link what happens in sessions to daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical practice working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages does she use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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