Lauren Petrocelli

Empathy-driven CBT and practical strategies

LCSW New York

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Lauren

Lauren Petrocelli is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people navigate significant life challenges.

Background and approach

With eight years of practice, she supports individuals coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and she brings specific experience assisting those facing chronic health conditions and disabilities. Her work also addresses issues such as relationship strain, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career-related stress.

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that prioritizes accessibility and open communication. Clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings in a space designed to reduce barriers and foster practical coping skills.

Lauren frames therapeutic work as a process in which small, achievable steps and focused strategies can help restore motivation and improve day-to-day functioning. Lauren welcomes those ready to begin change and offers flexible session formats to suit different needs.

She aims to tailor interventions to each person’s priorities, combining evidence-informed methods to address immediate concerns while building longer-term resilience.

CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and specific problems like sleep or panic symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance, which can help reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation across a range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt CBT, mindfulness practices, or solution-focused techniques as appropriate. Sessions emphasize practical strategies, skill-building, and short-term goals while remaining responsive to changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people managing health conditions, busy schedules, or mobility limitations. Lauren provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication styles and day-to-day demands. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Lauren works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in her profile.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop coping skills and practical strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience providing mental health services in New York.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York, license number NY LCSW 092082, and practices from New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityIntellectual disabilityPanic disorder and panic attacksTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English