Laurie Peter, LCSW, CSW

Laurie Peter is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate grief, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem problems, and major life transitions. She brings a calm, respectful approach to sessions and focuses on what each person needs right now. Laurie acknowledges how hard taking the first step can be and aims to support and empower clients through change.

With ten years of professional experience, Laurie adapts conversations and goals to each client. She listens for what matters most and uses practical strategies to rebuild confidence and find direction. Her work often supports people coping with compassion fatigue, abandonment, or caregiver stress.

Laurie also works with issues tied to aging and geriatric challenges, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She helps people sort through family of origin concerns, blended family dynamics, and commitment or control struggles. The focus is on small, doable steps that make daily life feel more manageable.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Laurie partners with clients to set clear goals and checks progress along the way. She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly about guilt, shame, or difficult losses and begin to move forward.

Laurie is licensed as an LCSW and CSW and practices from New Jersey. She offers therapy in English and is open to working with international clients. When you’re ready, Laurie helps shape a plan that fits your schedule and needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes identifying thought and behavior patterns that get in the way of confidence and motivation, then practicing new responses to build self-esteem. Another approach centers on grief and loss work, helping people name what they’ve lost, manage strong emotions, and find ways to honor what matters to them.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Laurie works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints, then recommends techniques that fit those needs. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care, check in during a difficult week, or follow up on goals without long travel times.