- 20 years experience
- Practical coping strategies
- Affirming approach
About Laura
Laura Pascal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience helping people through hard moments. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, relationship challenges, and career questions.
Her practice is built around listening first. She tries to understand each person's story before suggesting steps forward. Sessions focus on practical tools and everyday language so people can use what they learn right away.
Laura combines approaches that match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are used to help with stress and grounding during difficult moments.
Over two decades she has worked with a broad range of concerns, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and the stress faced by first responders and veterans. She also helps people processing divorce, isolation, or midlife transitions.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect a calm, affirming space where practical strategies and personal values guide progress. Laura aims to help people make steady, realistic changes that fit their daily lives.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Laura often uses Client-Centered Therapy to let the client's goals and pace guide each meeting. This approach emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person rather than following a fixed agenda. It can help when someone needs space to sort out values, identity, or difficult decisions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers clear exercises and small behavioral steps that can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve everyday functioning. Mindfulness techniques are used to teach breathing, grounding, and present-moment awareness for stress reduction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try strategies, notice what helps, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. This makes sessions feel more tailored and practical.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about available session types when matching. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or other obligations.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting worries, relationship issues, and questions about life purpose and career direction.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is collaborative and person-centered. She blends practical strategies with reflective conversation to help clients make changes that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a practicing therapist in New Jersey.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.