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Entry 182985New York / United States

Lauren Petrocelli

Lauren Petrocelli, LCSW

New York 8 years in practice

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LCSW - Stress and chronic illness support

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  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Solution-Focused work

About Lauren

LCSW in New York with eight years of clinical experience, Lauren Petrocelli helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical coping skills and supports people living with disabilities or chronic health conditions. Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work.

Lauren’s sessions emphasize clear goals and step-by-step strategies. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build small routines that reduce overwhelm. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm intense feelings and to increase attention to the present moment. Solution-Focused Therapy helps identify immediate strengths and workable next steps.

Her background includes eight years working with adults in New York. That experience has included stress, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. Lauren also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, and neurodiversity-related concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

In a typical meeting she listens, asks focused questions, and suggests concrete practices to try between sessions. Sessions may include short behavioral experiments, breath-based exercises, and planning tools for daily life. The approach is collaborative - the client and Lauren set priorities together.

Practical details are discussed at first contact, including how sessions will be scheduled and how the subscription payment works. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.

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How Lauren’s approaches translate to online work

Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavioral changes. CBT sessions often include homework-like practice and short experiments that fit into daily routines.

Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach attention and breathing techniques that reduce reactivity to stress. These practices are brief and can be practiced between meetings to support sleep, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate steps and existing strengths. It helps identify what will look different soon and plans clear next actions to move toward those changes.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and preferences and try strategies together. Adjustments are made over time so the work reflects the person’s needs and what feels practical.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel for people managing medical appointments. Ask about scheduling, session length, and how the subscription payment applies when arranging the first meeting.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

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

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and related issues. Additional focuses include chronic illness, chronic pain, autism and Asperger syndrome, and career or relationship stress.

What therapeutic approaches are used?

Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to change unhelpful thoughts, practice present-moment skills, and set short-term goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lauren has eight years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That time includes supporting people with medical, neurological, and emotional challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW credential. Practice and licensure are in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The intake process will clarify how meetings will be conducted.

How are fees handled and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Lauren Petrocelli

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