Laura Phillips, LCSW

Laura Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 17 years of professional experience supporting people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She works with individuals and families on concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

In addition to these core specialties, Laura offers focused support for areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, avoidant and dependent personality concerns, codependency and commitment issues, communication and control problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, fatherhood challenges, and family-of-origin difficulties. Her clinical work incorporates a range of therapeutic methods - attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy - selected to match each person’s needs and goals.

Laura practices in English and approaches care with an emphasis on collaboration and practical strategies that promote resilience and clearer self-understanding. As a licensed social worker practicing in New York, she combines clinical training and many years of experience to help clients navigate transitions, improve relationships, and build tools for long-term coping and growth.