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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
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About Laura
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with nine years of experience, Laura Duffy helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and mood challenges. She works with concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, and issues related to LGBT identity. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than vague talk.
Laura uses person-centered methods and evidence-based techniques to guide sessions. She emphasizes client-centered care and collaboration, inviting people to set measurable goals and review progress regularly. Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing depending on what each person needs.
Her background includes work in community agencies and hospital programs. She has experience across levels of care, including inpatient and outpatient settings, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization. She has also worked with medication-assisted treatment settings and coordinated crisis intervention for people with severe and persistent mental illness.
In sessions she attends to both substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. She has experience with process and substance addictions, including gambling, porn, exercise, and drug or alcohol dependence. She also addresses codependency, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and smoking or vaping cessation.
People can expect clear, direct collaboration on goals and practical skills to manage symptoms and daily challenges. Laura draws on motivational interviewing to support change and uses mindfulness and DBT skills to build distress tolerance and emotion regulation.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities, letting the therapist follow the client's lead to find what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs support in sorting values, goals, and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and building distress tolerance, which can help with impulsivity, anger, and relationship strain.Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try approaches, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time. That means clients and the therapist check progress and refine techniques together rather than committing to a fixed method up front.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let people choose camera-off or phone options if that helps them engage. Work on CBT worksheets, DBT skill practice, and motivational interviewing can be done remotely and adapted to daily life.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and mood-related concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. Additional focuses include ADHD, grief, anger, and issues related to LGBT identity.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Specific techniques are chosen collaboratively to match goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in community and hospital settings as well as several levels of care. That experience includes work with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. Her background includes inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up or matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
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