Therapist profile
Laurie Tucker, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 094409
- NPI1386069334
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma focus
About Laurie
Laurie Tucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and anger. Her background includes a range of mood and behavior concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Laurie frames sessions around straightforward conversation and practical steps. She adapts the pace to each person. That can mean short-term skill work or a longer process to look at patterns that keep repeating.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to outline actionable changes. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change and needs help finding reasons that fit their life. She also brings psychodynamic and trauma-focused perspectives when exploring how past events affect current responses.
People who come for help with anger often want clearer ways to respond instead of snapping or holding resentment. Laurie helps map triggers, teaches calming and thinking strategies, and practices healthier communication. Sessions can include role-play, habit tracking, and planning small experiments between meetings.
She offers treatment with respect for each person's background and identity, including work with LGBT concerns and family-of-origin issues. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to arrange a first meeting.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Laurie uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's perspective in session. That means listening closely, reflecting what comes up, and letting the conversation guide which goals to set. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, person-focused space to sort through emotions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify the thoughts and routines that feed anger. CBT provides practical exercises - thought records, behavior experiments, and step-by-step plans - to reduce reactivity and test new habits. Motivational Interviewing is used when a person is unsure about change; it helps clarify personal reasons to try something different and build momentum.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Laurie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust the process over time. That may mean focusing on short skills practice first, then shifting to deeper pattern work if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and avoid travel time. Therapists commonly use video for role practice and phone for brief check-ins, but check which formats this therapist supports when you schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults coping with snapping, built-up resentment, and reactive behavior related to relationships, work, and life changes.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered conversation and tools from CBT to map triggers and practice different responses in real situations.
What is her professional background?
Laurie has eight years of experience supporting adults with addictions, trauma, mood concerns, and behavior change work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices with clients in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific supported formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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