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Laura Gryniewich-Franklin

Insightful CBT-informed care for life transitions

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laura

Laura Gryniewich-Franklin brings a cognitive behavioral therapy-informed approach to her clinical work, blending practical, skills-based strategies with compassionate listening.

Background and approach

She is an MD and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with nearly 20 years of experience across outpatient services, in-home work with children and families, educational settings, and medical social work in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.

Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility-related concerns, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose and midlife transitions, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, women’s issues, and workplace difficulties.

Laura emphasizes an open-minded, nonjudgmental presence and collaborative problem solving, aiming to create a trusting professional relationship where difficult topics can be addressed and practical tools can be learned. She welcomes clients seeking focused symptom management as well as those who want ongoing support through transitions and complex life events.

How CBT and Mindfulness Translate to Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and feelings, supporting emotional regulation and coping with grief, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to evaluate goals, preferences, and symptoms, and then tailor techniques from CBT and mindfulness to fit each person’s needs. This collaborative exploration helps determine what methods and pacing feel most helpful over time.

Online sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for those juggling work, family, or medical appointments and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across a range of concerns and life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, career and workplace struggles, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-informed approaches with a warm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on practical strategies alongside compassionate listening.
What background and experience does she have?
She has nearly 20 years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings, in-home family services, educational environments, and medical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license number MD LCSW-C 18521, and she practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFertility issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English