- Warm interactive style
- Problem-focused work
- MA LMHC
About Laura
Laura Small is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she aims to treat people with respect and compassion.
With ten years in clinical practice, Laura has supported people with a broad range of concerns. These include abandonment, attachment and relationship concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image and self-worth, cancer-related distress, and communication problems. She has also worked with people who describe trauma or emotional abuse.
Her style blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and open conversation. Laura adapts how she works to each person rather than using a fixed formula.
In sessions she emphasizes respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatizing labels. She helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and make small changes that add up. The pace and focus are set together so the work fits real life.
If someone is ready to begin, Laura supports them in taking the initial steps toward change. Prospective clients can follow the Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Laura draws from cognitive-behavioral work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation or daily routines.She also uses humanistic methods that focus on listening, respect, and the person's own goals. This helps when someone needs a space to process grief, life changes, or relationship-related concerns.
Finally, elements of psychodynamic and rational-emotive ideas may appear in sessions to look at long-standing patterns and the beliefs that keep them going. These are used to deepen understanding and to try new ways of relating to oneself and others.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs and preferences. Goals, pace, and techniques are discussed and adjusted as progress is made.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment and adoption-related concerns, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The style is warm and interactive with a focus on respect and sensitivity. Laura blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive techniques to fit each person's needs.
What is her clinical experience?
She has ten years of experience working in outpatient clinical settings with people facing a variety of symptoms and life challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC).
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.