Laura Small, LMHC

Massachusetts LMHC focused on anxiety and grief

Warm interactive approach
Evidence-informed methods
Support for life transitions

About Laura Small

Laura Small is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and attention-deficit issues. Her background also includes supporting many individuals who have lived with trauma and emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with each person to create a treatment approach that fits their needs. Laura draws from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods, tailoring conversations and care plans to reflect each individual’s unique situation.

She emphasizes practical support and empowerment for those taking steps toward greater well-being, meeting clients where they are and helping them build tools for change. Laura brings a blend of clinical training and a person-centered stance to guide work on symptoms, relationships, and life transitions.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Laura Small have?

Laura Small has 10 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Laura Small a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: MA LMHC LMHC3823.

In which languages does Laura Small provide therapy?

Laura Small provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Small located?

Laura Small is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Laura Small as my therapist?

You can work with Laura Small through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Laura Small work with international clients?

Laura Small does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Laura Small cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Virtual Counseling Fit Your Needs?

Many people ask whether online therapy can produce meaningful change. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most people.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a licensed professional in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule or manage mobility and location constraints.

Licensed professionals offer a variety of therapeutic approaches and clients are free to request a different therapist if they feel another fit would be better. For many, the convenience and accessibility of online options make it easier to begin and maintain a course of therapy while still receiving structured support from trained therapists.

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