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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
About Laura
LCSW Laura Messina is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English.
Laura uses practical conversation to help people clarify what matters and decide on small, workable steps. She aims to reduce overwhelm so people can manage daily life more easily. The approach is straightforward and goal-focused rather than abstract.
People come to Laura for help with intense worry, panic attacks, ongoing low mood, and the aftereffects of trauma. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, workplace pressure, and problems tied to money or life transitions. Communication difficulties and feelings of isolation are common topics in her work.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and then tries out changes alongside the client. That can mean practicing different ways to handle conflict, changing unhelpful thinking, or building small routines to ease anxiety and mood swings. Progress is tracked in concrete steps.
Her practical focus includes addressing guilt, shame, forgiveness, and issues that often affect women, such as pregnancy and childbirth stress. Clients should expect a direct, steady process that prioritizes what is realistic for everyday life. To start, follow the site's steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical strategies. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps with panic attacks, persistent worry, and low mood. Another common approach centers on skills for managing stress and cravings when coping with addictions, teaching step-by-step techniques to interrupt urges and build safer routines.Finding the right way to work together is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day constraints. This may mean trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what works.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, or travel and can reduce time spent commuting. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, while audio-only calls can be shorter check-ins or help when bandwidth is limited. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and first appointment so sessions match practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using conversation to identify patterns and try manageable changes. Sessions emphasize concrete steps people can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. Sessions are offered from her New Jersey practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients located within the therapist's permitted region.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the matching process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The matching questionnaire helps pair goals with the right clinician.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.