Laura L Young, LCSW-R, CGP

I came to Laura for couples therapy but ended up seeing her long term for individual therapy. Finding a good therapist is stressful and difficult and I had never found one I really felt comfortable with before Laura.
Laura was happy to work with me to find a style that was effective. When I needed support that’s what I got. When I needed to be pushed, she was there for that too. When I thought I needed one but actually needed the other, she usually got that right too. Laura isn’t a my way or the highway kind of therapist — she worked to build a positive and effective theraputic relationship.
I would strongly recommend Laura to anyone looking for help. I would also very much recommend her group which did a great deal for me that individual therapy couldn’t!

I have been meaning to write this review for a long time now and actually did 2x but somehow it didnt post. Anyway the point is I am determined to give my rave review of Laura because she deserves it. I came to Laura to cope with the loss of my brother. She helped me release trapped feelings, while also giving me the tools I needed to move forward and the questions to provoke my thinking. It is only when I found Laura that I truly began to heal. Although I came in for a specific reason in our sessions I gained so much more then just grief counseling. I learned a ton about myself, ways to transform, what to hold on to, and how to approach challenging situations. It was with Laura’s help that I was able to leave a job, which was had because I loved the people, and feel comfortable in how I wanted to handle the situation. I also opened my own business in this transition and Laura was definitely part of that leap too. She just helped me with so many things that I am forever grateful. I would highly recommend seeing Laura for any reason, as well as for no specific need but for the opportunity to grow in all areas of life.

Laura was fantastic in helping my husband and I reconnect. She taught us how to better navigate arguments and really listen to one another. She is super professional and at the same time very relatable. Hands down the best! I would recommend her to anyone seeking to better their relationship with their spouse.

Sessions with Laura have become a staple in my calendar that I look forward to every week. Regardless of how I’m feeling when I walk in, I always leave feeling lighter and with a more motivated spring in my step. Laura is relatable, compassionate, and above all, real with me. I can say with complete confidence that the positive changes in my life over the past two years can be largely attributed to the work we’ve done together. She truly is excellent at her craft in addition to being a wonderful human being. If you are considering counseling, I would highly recommend her!

Is it weird to enjoy therapy? Well, I genuinely enjoy my visits with Laura. I was SO nervous before my first few sessions and in time I actually grew to look forward to them.
I am taking a break after about 7 months of consistent work with Laura and can say that oddly … I will miss my visits. I always left cleared of the «cobwebs» and feeling energized. Laura is firm and consistent and yet we laughed a bit too. She doesn’t waste time getting into your core work — and she doesn’t allow you (me) to beat around the bush.
Thanks for everything Laura!

My husband and I went to see Laura for premarital counseling as we navigated all the changes that come with merging two lives. She was really wonderful and easy to talk to. I feel like we grew a lot from seeing her and built a strong foundation for our future. We highly recommend her for couples counseling!

Laura helped me work through the grief and depression I have which was triggered the sudden death of my brother. She has an excellent way of helping her patients see things in a different light– finding self awareness and emotional health through impossibly difficult times. Laura has a way of listening to my concerns, understanding and acknowledging them… and showing genuine interest in improving my life.

Laura is amazing. My husband and I go see her and we both enjoy our time there. She is very funny, professional, and makes you feel comfortable. Highly recommended!

I would highly recommend Laura to anyone thinking about trying this kind of work. I was on the fence at first because I’d never been in counseling before; however now, two years later, I can see that working with Laura has caused my life to move in a completely different direction than it would have otherwise. Laura is not only committed, she is also very skilled at what she does… even if I don’t always understand exactly how it works. I am extremely grateful to be working with Laura.

Laura is truly amazing. My fiancé and I have extremely different preferred styles of communication. Laura is able to speak to each of us in the style that we prefer and teaches us how to speak to each other that way as well so that we are both getting what we need out of the relationship in the end. Sessions are short and extremely efficient. Laura does not pull any punches — and I love it. Very direct and very effective. After being with someone for 10 years, you don’t expect your relationship to change drastically… maybe just a little. But it has changed drastically — and we’re SO much better for it. Began to see improvement after the first session. Have had about 12 sessions total, going less frequently now. Would (and have) recommend her to any/​everyone!

Laura has a true gift for this work. She poses thoughtful, critical questions and listens carefully to your answers. She helps you get down to the bottom of whatever problems you are facing and improve your understanding of yourself and your partner. She is highly professional, flexible and accomodating. I am very grateful for her help and would recommend her without question.

I am a nutritionist in NYC that specializes in working with individuals who have eating disorders ranging from anorexia, bulimia, compulsive over eating as well as food addictions.
I was working with a client whose progress was remarkable so I asked her who her therapist was and she directed me to Laura L. Young, LCSW. I always meet with professionals before I recommend them to ensure that my clients are in only the best hands
When I met with Laura, I experienced her as open and collaborative. What my clients have gotten is a therapist who listens, empathizes and when needed or requested offers feedback rather than a psychoanalytic blank wall. Her approach is interactive rather than passive.
There is a tremendous emotional component to disordered eating and so I send my clients to Laura L. Young, LCSW a psychotherapist with many years of experience in treating individuals with eating disorders and addictions. She also runs groups which is another facet of her practice that is very helpful to my clients as well because addictions and eating disorders can be very isolating. Without hesitation, I thoroughly recommend Laura as a therapist for addictions and group work.