- CBT and mindfulness
- Disability aware
- Goal focused
About Lauren
Lauren Petrocelli is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and major life changes.
She works with people living with disabilities and chronic health issues, offering practical strategies tailored to each person’s situation. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at making daily life a bit more manageable. Lauren emphasizes clear, straightforward steps rather than complex jargon.
Lauren uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods to guide sessions. She helps people notice thought patterns, build small routines, and try experiments that can improve sleep and daytime energy. Conversations are paced to match each person’s needs and abilities.
The therapeutic space is intended to be open and nonjudgmental so clients can talk about what’s hardest. Lauren prioritizes accessibility and works to adapt strategies for people with physical or cognitive challenges. The goal is to find realistic changes that fit into a person’s life.
Taking the first step can feel difficult, and Lauren offers steady support through that process. She helps people set achievable goals, track progress, and adjust plans as needed. The focus is on practical help for everyday problems rather than quick fixes.
How CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Lauren uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. In practice that means noticing sleep-related thinking, testing small routine changes, and tracking whether those changes help night and day. Mindfulness therapy is used to build gentle attention to body and breath so bedtime becomes less tense; short exercises can reduce worry and make falling asleep easier. Solution-focused therapy narrows attention to small, realistic goals and quick strategies that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the process collaborative and practical.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by shortening travel time, allowing sessions during work breaks, or letting people use audio-only check-ins when video feels like too much. These practical benefits can help maintain regular progress while balancing everyday demands.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lauren commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and trauma impacts.
How does Lauren approach therapy in sessions?
Her style combines cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps, short experiments, and building habits that support better sleep and mood.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with people living with disabilities and chronic health issues.
Where is Lauren licensed and practicing?
She holds a New York licensed clinical social worker credential, LCSW, and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule with Lauren?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.