Laurie Coppa, LCSW

Laurie Coppa is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York who brings a compassionate, interactive approach to therapy. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she offers practical mental health support grounded in empathy and empowerment. Her professional background includes work in inpatient psychiatric units, hospital medical units, and neonatal intensive care settings, as well as with adolescents in residential care, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and families facing end-of-life stressors. She has also supported people seeking a listening ear during difficult life transitions.

Familiar with how agency systems can both help and add complexity, Laurie focuses on clear communication and collaborative problem solving. She combines solution-focused strategies with a warm, validating presence, helping clients identify obstacles and create realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life. A recurring theme in her work is self-love - she frames therapy as a process of reflection, helping clients recognize their strengths and gently challenge old patterns that limit growth.

Laurie tends to speak in plain language, prioritizing emotional clarity over labels so clients feel heard and understood. She views the therapeutic relationship as a team effort that benefits most from regular engagement, recommending weekly or biweekly sessions when possible. Laurie often conducts sessions by video or phone, with live chat as an alternate option, and invites prospective clients to reach out for an initial conversation about working together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laurie Coppa integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration - it helps clients explore their feelings and build self-compassion while the therapist reflects and supports personal insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them; it is well suited for stress, anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques from different models to fit each person. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make consistent care easier to maintain. Laurie provides sessions by video call and phone, and she also offers live chat and text-based messaging as additional options. These formats allow clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, accommodate busy schedules, and support continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.