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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Laura
Laura Hennessy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey. She has 13 years of clinical experience working with people who face mental health and substance use challenges. Her main areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders.
Hennessy draws on client-centered methods and motivational strategies to engage people early in work together. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness tools to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions tend to focus on building insight, strengthening motivation, and practicing concrete skills.
Her background includes substantial work at a nonprofit community mental health center. There she provided care for adolescents and adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. That experience shaped a direct style that balances listening with practical steps people can use between sessions.
In session she gives space for feelings to be named and discussed without judgement. Work often includes talking through relationship or intimacy concerns, managing strong emotions like anger, and coping with life transitions. For people struggling with addiction, discussions focus on motivation to change and small, achievable goals.
Language of care is English. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, readers are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches inform online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people set the topics for sessions. It is useful for discussing feelings, relationship struggles, and instances of past hurt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to try new ways of responding to anxiety, depression, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, conversational approach that helps people clarify goals and strengthen their readiness to change, often used when substance use or ambivalence is present.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions can change over time as new priorities emerge, and techniques from different approaches are often combined in response to what helps most.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins on weeks when a shorter meeting helps. The focus in remote sessions remains the same: clear goals, practical strategies from CBT and motivational techniques, and regular review of progress to adjust the plan.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ 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, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, mood disorders, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and focused on engagement, insight building, and motivation, using practical skills from CBT and mindfulness when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including time spent at a nonprofit community mental health center working with adolescents and adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the see online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.