Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim greets people with a steady, practical approach to common life stresses. She is a New York psychologist with three decades of experience who helps adults facing anxiety, low self-esteem, work stress, parenting concerns, grief, and life transitions. Her work is grounded in straightforward steps that people can use between sessions.

She uses conversation to identify the problems that matter most. Then she and the client pick simple strategies to try. Those strategies may include thinking tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindful breathing and attention practices, or solution-focused steps to get unstuck. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

Dr. Kaplan-Naim has experience with learning and language challenges that affect confidence at work and school. She also supports people coping with aging issues, caregiving strain, cancer and end-of-life concerns, and loneliness. Many clients seek help with career decisions, executive function skills, or the stress of big life changes.

Her style is warm and person-centered. She listens for what is working and what is blocking progress, then helps people break goals down into doable tasks. Practical skill-building and brief experiments are common in her work.

Sessions emphasize clear, teachable techniques you can apply right away. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. If you want a therapist who focuses on usable tools and steady support, she may be a good fit.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered therapy centers the client's goals and pace, focusing on listening and building trust to identify what matters most. It is helpful for people who want a supportive space to clarify values, life purpose, or emotional concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical thinking and behavior skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Sessions often include short exercises, worksheets, and step-by-step experiments that can be used between meetings to track progress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions and use that awareness to change how they relate to stress or relationships. It can be useful for resolving patterns that keep someone stuck in worry or isolation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean trying a few techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting over time in a collaborative way.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and use brief check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Some tools from CBT and mindfulness translate especially well to remote sessions, letting clients practice skills in their daily routine and bring real examples back to the therapist for review.