Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State psychologist with three decades of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, and the practical problems that get in the way of daily life. She uses a straightforward, collaborative approach to help people build skills for work, school, and relationships. Her style is warm and person-centered, designed to help clients feel heard while they learn new ways to move forward.

She holds a PhD in Psychology from Fordham University and completed post-doctoral study in Speech and Language Pathology at Columbia University. That background informs her work with adults who have reading, language-based, or learning differences, and with people whose self-esteem or anxiety affects job applications and workplace performance. She focuses on building time management and executive functioning skills that support school and work goals.

Dr. Kaplan-Naim also helps people coping with illness, caregiving stress, aging concerns, and hospice or end-of-life matters. She draws on mindfulness and relaxation practices to reduce anxiety and improve focus. Sessions include practical strategies so clients can complete tasks and meet responsibilities.

Her clinical approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationship patterns are central to a concern. In every case she works collaboratively to identify small, attainable steps toward the client’s goals.

People who want clear tools, steady support, and help translating insight into action will find a practical emphasis in her work. The goal is to help clients gain confidence, manage stress, and make measurable progress toward their priorities.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where clients set the pace. It helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic presence while they make decisions or work through grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and builds practical skills to change behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and task-related problems like time management or executive functioning challenges.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and improving emotional connection. It can be helpful when relationship dynamics are a main source of distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins that focus on immediate problems or skill practice. Some people find video helpful for practicing skills together, while others prefer shorter audio conversations to save time or bandwidth. The therapist will discuss what works best for each client and tailor sessions to support day-to-day needs.