- Anxiety and stress
- Disability accessible
- Practical coping skills
About Lauren
Lauren Petrocelli is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, and depression. Lauren works with people living with chronic health conditions and disabilities and aims to make therapy accessible and straightforward.
Her sessions are collaborative and centered on practical steps. She listens for patterns in thoughts and behaviors and helps people try new ways of handling hard moments. Lauren emphasizes clear goals and small, manageable changes that build confidence over time.
Lauren often uses approaches that teach concrete skills for reducing worry and improving daily functioning. She supports clients who face sleep disruption, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, and cancer-related challenges. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the issues she helps people address through focused work on symptoms and coping strategies.
Her style is direct and compassionate. Lauren creates space for people to talk about difficult feelings without judgment. She encourages curiosity about what does and does not work in day-to-day life and adjusts plans as needs change.
Many people come for help when life shifts feel overwhelming. Lauren helps clarify priorities, try new coping techniques, and set realistic steps forward. She aims to make therapy feel like a practical partnership toward clearer days ahead.
Practical therapy tools and online care
Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that increase anxiety and worry. CBT focuses on clear steps and exercises people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them, which can help with stress and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require a brief appointment and make it simpler to meet during a work break or between obligations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, and life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma, and health-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Lauren uses straightforward, collaborative therapy. She focuses on practical skills and problem solving while helping people notice unhelpful thought patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people facing mental health and chronic health challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York and practices work consistent with that credential in the region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.