- 20 years experience
- Workplace issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Laurel
Laurel Eigner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical support for workplace and life stress. Laurel aims to create a calm, approachable space where people can talk through anxiety, depression, grief, and career concerns.
She uses straightforward methods to help people manage panic, compassion fatigue, and the ups and downs of bipolar mood patterns. Sessions often address self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and loneliness. Laurel also pays attention to aging and geriatric concerns when they affect daily well-being.
Laurel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviors. She incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills for calmer moments. These approaches are explained in clear, usable language so clients can try techniques between sessions.
Her style is easygoing and steady. She aims for practical steps rather than jargon. People who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck at work often find the focus on coping strategies and career-related concerns useful.
Laurel has experience providing crisis stabilization and supporting people through immediate difficulties. If you are considering starting therapy, she guides you through the first steps and helps shape goals that fit your life and schedule.
How CBT and Mindfulness fit into online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood challenges.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices like breathing and noticing the body. These exercises help reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking during stress, grief, or compassion fatigue.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Laurel works with each person to match methods to goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts methods over time so work and life needs are considered.
Session formats were not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier by fitting therapy into a workday, allowing shorter check-ins, or reducing commute time. They also make it simpler to practice techniques during real-life moments and to bring workplace or daily routines into discussion when useful.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurel commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life changes. Workplace issues, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, isolation, and aging-related worries are also noted focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is easygoing and practical. Sessions emphasize clear techniques and manageable steps rather than clinical jargon.
How much experience does she have?
Laurel has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with adults and older adults across a range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Laurel?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.