Lauren Petrocelli

Lauren Petrocelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation. She also supports those navigating relationship challenges, career concerns, and the emotional effects of chronic health conditions and disability.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard feelings and practical problems. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small changes that can make daily life easier.

Lauren often works with issues linked to disability and chronic illness, including cancer, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, visual impairment, and intellectual disability. She also supports people facing panic, bipolar mood shifts, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. The focus is on what helps a person feel steadier and more capable day to day.

Lauren uses approaches rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means conversations tend to balance noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, learning practical skills, and setting concrete goals. She tailors techniques to each person’s needs and pace.

Her practice prioritizes accessibility and clear communication. People who choose to work with her can expect direct feedback, realistic action steps, and ongoing checking in about what’s working. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Lauren aims to make it simpler and more manageable.

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Lauren draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT often includes practical exercises and behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, low mood, and panic symptoms.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These tools help with stress, sleeping problems, and staying grounded during overwhelming moments.

Solution-Focused Therapy appears in sessions as focused, short-term goal work. This approach narrows in on strengths and next steps so people can make tangible progress on specific problems like sleep, motivation, or coping with health changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss client goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities to choose or combine methods. This is a collaborative process, and plans are adjusted as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let someone check in between appointments when needed. It also allows for shorter focused sessions or longer conversations depending on what the person needs.