- CBT and mindfulness
- Panic and anxiety support
- 20 years experience
About Laurel
Laurel Eigner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience based in Connecticut. She offers calm, straightforward support for people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Her manner is warm and easygoing, which helps people feel more at ease when they first reach out.
Laurel draws on practical tools to help people manage symptoms and regain a sense of control. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Together these approaches are applied to concerns such as panic attacks, grief, relationship strain, workplace stress, and self-esteem challenges.
She has worked across many settings and with varied age groups, including young adults, adults, and the geriatric population. Over two decades she has also supported people through crisis stabilization and helped them find steady footing after sudden changes. This background informs a steady, problem-solving style in sessions.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete skills. Laurel tends to keep conversations grounded and practical, helping people develop strategies they can use between meetings. She also works on pacing; sessions move at a comfortable speed for each person.
People who seek out Laurel can expect a compassionate listener who offers direct guidance when it helps. She aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life, whether the need is managing panic episodes, coping with caregiving and aging concerns, or navigating workplace challenges.
How CBT and Mindfulness Translate to Online Support
Laurel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT breaks issues into small parts, and then focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and reduce panic, anxiety, or low mood.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills. Mindfulness practices can help reduce reactivity to anxious thoughts and create steadier responses during panic episodes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adapts pacing and exercises so people can try tools between sessions and notice what helps.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in real situations between meetings. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find what will work best for you.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurel commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, aging and geriatric issues, isolation or loneliness, panic disorder and panic attacks, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends practical strategies with a calm, easygoing presence. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill-building, and approaches people can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Laurel has 20 years of clinical experience working across settings and populations, including crisis stabilization and long-term support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CT LCSW, and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.