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Laura Wiseman

Practical, relational support for stress and mood

LCSW New Jersey

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laura

Laura Wiseman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She offers straightforward support for parenting challenges, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and career or life changes.

Background and approach

Her tone is warm and down-to-earth to make reaching out feel easier. She emphasizes connection first.

Sessions start by listening to what feels most urgent and practical in a person’s life. Then she and the client set simple goals and try methods that match those goals.

Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she focuses on what you want to change, notices patterns that get in the way, and practices small steps you can use between sessions.

Laura brings about 20 years of experience in social work to her practice in New Jersey. Her background includes supporting people with domestic violence concerns, fertility stress, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and other mood-related issues.

In session she keeps language plain and actionable. Expect concrete strategies, short-term skill building, and collaborative planning.

Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and help people take manageable steps toward clearer days.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. It helps when someone needs space to talk, feel heard, and make their own decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and learning specific skills to manage symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques across sessions until a good fit is found.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without traveling. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are options for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, and ongoing guidance between longer sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and relationship difficulties, ADHD, bipolar and related mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, anger, self-esteem and career changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, engaging, and practical. She listens first, then helps set short-term goals and teaches skills to use between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 20 years of experience working in social work and clinical settings supporting people with mood, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed in

New Jersey

Languages

English