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Laura Duffy, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Laura is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Laura. View 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

Laura is very kind, patient, and understanding. Makes me feel very comfortable as I discuss things with her that I don’t tell anyone else about!

Reviewed January 2024

Laura is very patient, understanding, and very good at listening to what you say and narrowing it down to help YOU identify your own emotions. She also gives me material to work through in between sessions I’m very happy!

Reviewed August 2023

More about Laura

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the state of New Jersey. I have over seven years of experience working with substance use, mental health, and dual-diagnosis/co-occurring populations. I have worked in community agencies as well as hospital-based programs, and I have experience in several levels of care such as inpatient, outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP/APH), and Medication Assisted Treatment (Methadone, Vivitrol, Suboxone). I also have experience working with trauma in addition to severe and persistent mental illness (Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder, Personality Disorders) and coordinating crisis intervention with this population.

My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and person-centered. I believe you are the expert on you, and as your counselor I am here to assist you in achieving the goals you wish to accomplish in therapy. Together we will collaborate to form a treatment plan, measurable and achievable goals, assessing your progress and adjusting accordingly as necessary.

One of the most significant reasons I entered this profession, is that I am a firm believe that "a little compassion goes a long way". It only takes one person to help you see the light when you feel trapped in the darkness. I also believe in the importance of empowerment in order to rebuild self esteem, self worth, and self efficacy - and I am looking forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBT Grief Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Codependency Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Smoking / vaping cessation Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Laura Duffy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689260101.

  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00700100 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Laura Duffy

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

26 reviews

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Clients mention: Understanding Great Helpful Easy Easy to talk Amazing A great therapist Anxiety Caring Empathetic

Laura is very kind, patient, and understanding. Makes me feel very comfortable as I discuss things with her that I don’t tell anyone else about!

Reviewed January 2024

Laura is very patient, understanding, and very good at listening to what you say and narrowing it down to help YOU identify your own emotions. She also gives me material to work through in between sessions I’m very happy!

Reviewed August 2023

Compassionate, objective, caring, and intelligent. A real pleasure.

Reviewed April 2023

Helps me navigate my thoughts

Reviewed February 2023

Patient m, understanding and repeats what you say back so you know that she really understands! I also like that she gave me things to work on/ read over at home they were very helpful!

Reviewed January 2023

So far very professional and,resourceful

Reviewed December 2022

Laura is great! She has been very helpful with my anxiety and PTSD. She has a way of understanding my issues and offers great coping skills as well as information I can use in between our sessions.

Reviewed September 2022

Best therapist I’ve had

Reviewed September 2022

Laura is very professional, when I speak to her I feel comfort. She gives me good coping methods.

Reviewed August 2022

Laura is attentive and is a great listener. She nudges me to come to my own conclusions and how I can apply things to my life, without just telling me what I should do.

Reviewed August 2022

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Reviewed July 2022

Very knowledgeable, understanding, and effective. She provides me with many tools to work with.

Reviewed May 2022

We’ve only had a few sessions and I already feel like I am equipped with the tools needed to deal with my anxiety

Reviewed May 2022

Laura is very insightful, Ive made many break throughs visiting and revisiting my issues.

Reviewed May 2022

I feel secure with her, she's kind and gentle but she doesn't shy away from the heavy stuff. I've made several breakthroughs and that's because she's understanding, patient and safe and can help me get there. She's been able to make me trust her and that just does not happen. She's good.

Reviewed April 2022

Laura is amazing and always so sweet. She is patient with technical difficulties and helps with any issue I bring to our sessions. I love that she provides me with resources and that she pushes me to lead the discussion on how to better myself and is always there with a suggestion when I hit a wall.

Reviewed April 2022

She’s very nice and helpful

Reviewed March 2022

I can't recommend Laura enough! She is an amazing active listener with incredible insight. She supports you to come to your own conclusions and solutions without making you feel like you're being told what to do. She has incredible resources for further reading/activities that are applicable to each session. I'd I decide to return to BetterHelp, there's no one I'd rather work with!

Reviewed January 2022

Laura and I have only had 1 session, yet I am positive she is the therapist for me. Laurs is Kind, empathetic , beautiful, light hearted , caring, open minded , and non judgmental. She listens with empathetic and understanding ears. Completely judgement free, light hearted, yet very grounded and helpful so quickly. I love that in-between sessions I get useful content that will help me build while not in session. This is something I very much appreciate. All in all I would absolutely reccomend Laura to any friend ! Thank you Laura for being such a great human in this world :)

Reviewed December 2021

Laura Duffy is an excellent therapist. The way she guides you to form your own realizations and reinforces them with helpful exercises is amazing. Every session I feel like I have so much progression because of her.

Reviewed December 2021

Laura is a great therapist with a variety of different resources she is able to share with you based on the concerns you have. She is very easy to talk to and is always reliable.

Reviewed December 2021

Was very nice and easy to talk to during or sessions together. Also was able to help me think more clearly on things still bothering me but now is easier to handle. Laura would be a great therapist for anybody

Reviewed November 2021

Laura is a great therapist. She is very understanding and has very good insight

Reviewed November 2021

She’s awesome , patient and knowledgeable

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve only had a few sessions with Laura but she is fantastic. Very easy to talk to and really tries to guide me to finding the answers I’m looking for in myself

Reviewed November 2021

Laura is amazingly kind and compassionate. She understood the tough time I was having and guided me toward solutions. She was very easy to talk to, and she made me feel like I wasn’t alone.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Laura Duffy offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Laura Duffy works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Laura Duffy speak?

Laura Duffy speaks English.

How many years of experience does Laura Duffy have?

Laura Duffy has 8 years of experience.

Where is Laura Duffy licensed to practice?

Laura Duffy is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Laura Duffy accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Laura Duffy does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Laura Duffy offer?

Laura Duffy offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Laura Duffy?

Laura Duffy can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Laura Duffy?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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