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Laurie Kaufmann

Hopeful, practical support for meaningful change

LCSW North Carolina

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

Laurie Kaufmann, LCSW, brings 15 years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. She approaches care with a belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges.

Background and approach

Laurie emphasizes practical strategies that build confidence, improve motivation, and support healthier self-esteem. Her work often addresses broader struggles such as codependency, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness.

She draws on straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help clients clarify values, set realistic goals, and develop skills for coping and growth. Laurie aims to create a respectful, collaborative environment where clients’ perspectives guide the pace and focus of work together.

Licensed in North Carolina, Laurie combines empathy with structured tools to help people move forward from difficult moments. She encourages those who are considering therapy to recognize the courage it takes to begin and supports them in taking the next step toward improved well-being.

Integrating practical approaches with online access

Laurie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, providing an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients’ perspectives lead the direction of work and personal strengths are highlighted.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Laurie partners with clients to explore what techniques fit their needs and goals, adapting methods over time so treatment stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online formats make it easier to access these approaches from home or during a busy week. Laurie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different comfort levels and schedules, allowing clients to practice skills and receive support in ways that fit their lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laurie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression, and also addresses related areas like codependency, communication problems, and loneliness.
What is Laurie’s therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining empathy with practical, goal-oriented strategies to help clients build confidence and cope more effectively.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals on mood, coping, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina with licence NC LCSW C008086.
Which languages are available and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Laurie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English