- Work and wellbeing
- Trauma and mood
- Evidence-based care
About Laura
Laura Smith is an LCSW with 32 years of clinical experience helping people through hard times. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, and coaching to restore direction and balance.
She often supports people working through attachment concerns and women's issues. She also helps those coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability and with workplace-related stress. Communication problems, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose are part of her regular work.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then helps people try practical steps that fit their situation. Sessions aim to clarify problems, build useful skills, and uncover values that guide decisions.
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the frame secular and non-religious. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship where the client’s goals steer the work. Progress is discussed openly and adjusted as needed.
Clients who want to focus on mood management, trauma recovery, or better communication often find the sessions useful. She provides long-term support for people sorting identity, forgiveness, or self-worth questions. People in Connecticut can expect an experienced clinician who centers their story in the work.
How evidence-based methods fit into online work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and set goals. Two widely used approaches she draws from are trauma-focused work, which helps people process distressing experiences and reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress, and mood-focused interventions that teach skills for managing depression and anxiety and improving daily routines.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor methods together over time. Decisions about what to try next are made cooperatively and revisited as progress unfolds.
If you prefer remote sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks or between work commitments. Some people find video helps maintain face-to-face connection, while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in; discuss what works best during the initial match and scheduling process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coaching for life direction. Additional focuses include attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and workplace challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. The therapist listens closely, helps set clear goals, and works on skills and steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
She has 32 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions. That background guides how she structures sessions and follows progress over time.
What credential and location information is provided?
Laura Smith holds a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote visits are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.