Laurie ODonoghue, LMHC

Laurie ODonoghue is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 25 years of professional experience. As an LMHC she is qualified to provide mental health assessment and therapeutic support. Over the course of her career she has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem struggles, confidence issues, career difficulties, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, and creates an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment. Laurie works collaboratively with clients to identify practical goals and strategies that fit their lives, blending support with skill-building to help clients address immediate concerns and make sustainable changes. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and honors that step, offering steady encouragement as clients explore personal priorities and growth.

Laurie is committed to guiding people toward greater resilience and confidence while tailoring her work to individual needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and problem solving. One approach focuses on teaching coping and self-regulation skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress, helping clients build routines and techniques they can use day to day. Another approach centers on goal-focused work that clarifies career priorities, motivation, and confidence, breaking larger goals into manageable steps and tracking progress along the way. A third strand of her work supports parents and caregivers with strategies for communication and behavior management to improve family functioning and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laurie collaborates with each person to explore what methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while accessing support from licensed professionals and therapists.