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Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim

Experienced psychologist focused on practical growth

NY Psychologist 014101 New York

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laura

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York state licensed psychologist with three decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a long career that spans public and independent practice to help adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, and life transitions. Known for a warm, person-centered manner, she focuses on building practical skills such as time management and executive functioning to support school and workplace success.

Her training includes a doctorate in psychology and post-doctoral study in speech and language pathology, equipping her to work effectively with adults who have language-based or learning challenges. Dr.

Kaplan-Naim integrates mindfulness and relaxation techniques alongside structured methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce anxiety and support task-focused progress. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify concrete steps toward goals such as job applications, career development, and coping with change.

Clients can expect an approach that blends compassion with skill-building, addressing issues from self-esteem and relationship concerns to compassion fatigue and adjustment around major life events. Based in New York, she offers a supportive partnership aimed at practical improvement and personal growth.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Dr. Kaplan-Naim commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop more effective coping behaviors; CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and workplace or performance-related worries. She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the individual's perspective and pace, creating a supportive environment for exploring goals and building motivation. Emotionally-focused ideas may be used when the work centers on deeper feelings and improving emotional awareness and regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. Together they consider the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from different methods to create a tailored plan for progress.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access ongoing support for skill building, stress management, and task-focused work regardless of location within New York.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Kaplan-Naim commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and workplace concerns, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice is person-centered and collaborative, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, emotionally-focused techniques, and solution-focused strategies depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience in both public and personal settings and has worked extensively with adults who have language-based or learning difficulties.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New York licensed psychologist, credential listed as NY Psychologist 014101, and practices from New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to therapist availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDependent personalityHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English