Laurie Kaufmann

Laurie Kaufmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and questions about life purpose. Laurie also works with concerns such as low self-esteem, motivation, and issues common in young adulthood.

Laurie’s way of working centers on listening first. She treats each person as the expert on their life and points out strengths they already have. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings, and on noticing what changes when different approaches are used.

She draws from client-centered work to follow the client’s lead, and from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are included to help with present-moment focus and managing intense emotions. Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term, practical goals that feel doable.

Meetings are practical and conversational. Laurie talks through options, helps weigh small risks, and offers tools to manage stress and improve communication. She supports people who feel stuck after a life change or who are unsure what comes next.

People who work with Laurie can expect straightforward feedback and a focus on everyday shifts. She encourages small experiments that can reveal what matters most. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.

How Laurie uses therapy methods in online sessions

Laurie commonly integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means she listens carefully and follows the priorities you bring, helping you name goals and decide what to try next. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then testing small changes to see what helps.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Laurie works collaboratively to figure out which approaches fit a person’s goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress and challenges appear. Meetings are a place to try different tools and check what actually makes a difference.

The site listing does not state specific session formats for this profile, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or school commitments. They can allow for shorter check-ins, conversations without video when that feels easier, and continued work after a move or life change. Laurie will discuss the practical arrangements and help match session rhythm to everyday life.