Laurel Eigner, LCSW

Laurel Eigner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience based in Connecticut. She uses a practical, down-to-earth style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and workplace challenges. Laurel speaks plainly and focuses on small, doable steps that fit into busy lives.

She often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thoughts and stay present. In sessions she helps clients build coping skills for panic attacks, compassion fatigue, and the ups and downs of bipolar mood patterns. She also supports people dealing with loneliness and aging-related concerns.

Laurel has worked across many settings and with adults at different life stages, including older adults. She has experience providing crisis stabilization and short-term support when life feels overwhelming. That background informs how she prioritizes safety and immediate coping at the start of work together.

Her approach is relaxed and straightforward. She aims to make sessions feel calm so people can talk through worries without added pressure. Typical sessions include symptom-focused strategies, practical problem solving, and mindfulness exercises.

People who choose Laurel can expect clear tools to use between sessions. She helps set realistic goals and checks progress as therapy continues. Scheduling and session format are discussed up front so therapy fits into each person’s routine.

CBT and Mindfulness for Online Care

Laurel uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. CBT techniques often include tracking thoughts, trying new behaviors, and building step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety and low mood.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices. Mindfulness helps reduce reactivity to strong emotions and can improve focus during stressful moments like panic attacks or grief reactions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Laurel works collaboratively to set goals and chooses strategies based on your needs, preferences, and how you respond in early sessions. Together you can shift the plan if something isn’t helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video works well for guided exercises and face-to-face conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited and text or chat can fit quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility limits.