Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim, NY Psychologist 014101

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim helps adults who are facing anxiety, stress, career uncertainty, grief, and changes that come with aging. She is a New York State psychologist with three decades of clinical experience. Her work often focuses on boosting self-esteem, improving day-to-day functioning, and supporting people who struggle with attention or learning-related challenges.

She uses straightforward, practical strategies in sessions. That can mean learning relaxation and mindfulness skills, improving time management, or breaking big tasks into manageable steps. She also helps people prepare for job searches, workplace demands, or transitions like moving to a new country.

Dr. Kaplan-Naim trained at Fordham University and completed post-doctoral study in Speech and Language Pathology at Columbia University. Over thirty years she has worked in both public and private settings, bringing experience with a wide range of adult concerns. Her background supports work with issues like caregiving stress, end-of-life decisions, cancer-related distress, and isolation.

Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small, useful steps to reach those goals. She mixes conversational work with skill practice so clients leave with concrete tools.

People who choose her can expect a calm, compassionate style and attention to practical problems such as executive functioning, job-related anxiety, and coping with life transitions. She aims to help people find motivation and set clear, achievable steps toward their goals.

How her approaches translate to online work

Dr. Kaplan-Naim uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's goals and strengths, creating a supportive space to talk through concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical skills for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to teach breathing and grounding practices that reduce immediate tension and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps you make progress. Expect sessions to include explanation, skill practice, and short homework tasks when useful.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since current session formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks at work or school more easily. If you prefer a certain way of meeting, check the available session options during the matching and scheduling steps.