Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim, NY Psychologist 014101

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State licensed psychologist with three decades of experience working in both public and private settings. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Fordham University and completed post-doctoral training in Speech and Language Pathology at Columbia University, and she practices under license number NY Psychologist 014101. Her work focuses on adults who face mild reading or language-based challenges as well as those with more severe learning disorders, and she often addresses the impact these issues have on self-esteem, job applications, and workplace performance.

Dr. Kaplan-Naim combines practical strategies with collaborative problem-solving to help clients translate ideas into actionable steps. She guides young adult students preparing to immigrate to the US or spend time abroad through the attendant stresses, offering relaxation methods and mindfulness practices to reduce anxiety and support task completion. Building motivation, refining time management, and strengthening executive functioning are central to her approach for clients pursuing academic and career goals.

Known for a warm, compassionate style, Dr. Kaplan-Naim practices from a person-centered perspective that emphasizes partnership with each client. She aims to identify manageable steps and skills that help clients move toward their goals, whether those involve relationships, work, or coping with life changes.

Therapeutic approaches for remote care and coping

Dr. Kaplan-Naim integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own priorities and solutions - this approach is helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical tools for anxiety, depression, and work-related stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and relaxation exercises that reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety, executive functioning, and managing daily demands.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Kaplan-Naim works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She encourages an exploratory stance so that therapy can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home or work. These options allow clients to continue therapeutic work consistently while adapting the format to what feels most comfortable and practical.