Laura Johnson, LCSW

Laura Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 25 years of professional experience. She specializes in supporting people through addictions, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, and major life adjustments, and also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, forgiveness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and workplace challenges. Laura emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly, and she collaborates with each person to identify practical strategies for coping and growth.

Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of the individual, recognizing that change often requires both practical skills and emotional processing. Laura encourages those taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life, offering steady support throughout the healing process. She works with clients to set realistic goals, improve communication and relationships, and develop tools to manage stressors related to caregiving, work, and major transitions.

Available to clients in New Jersey and internationally, Laura combines clinical experience with compassionate guidance to help people navigate loss, addiction recovery, mood concerns, and the demands of parenting and life change.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Online

Laura Johnson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical coping skills and improving daily functioning. These skills-based interventions teach strategies for managing depressive symptoms, regulating mood, and addressing stressors related to caregiving or workplace demands, helping people regain stability and confidence in daily life.

She also applies approaches informed by attachment and relational patterns to address parenting concerns, communication problems, and relationship stress. These strategies help clients understand how early relationship dynamics influence current interactions and offer ways to improve connection and boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust methods to ensure the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Laura is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support during transitions or travel.