Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a New York State licensed PhD Psychologist with more than 25 years’ experience in the public and private sectors. My doctorate in Psychology is from Fordham University and I have a post-doctoral degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University .
I specialize in working with a diverse population of adults with mild reading or language-based difficulties and those with severe learning disorders. Often self esteem and anxiety in applying for jobs or maintaining employment can go hand in hand. My practice incorporates collaborating with the clients to turn key ideas.
I also have expertise in guiding young adult students who will be immigrating to the US and/or spending time abroad and the stressors involved in this. I am very knowledgeable on relaxation techniques as well as mindfulness. I can help you to incorporate strategies to reduce anxiety and get to the tasks that need to be accomplished!
I enjoy helping individuals find motivation within themselves to push their career choices forward and be successful. Building of time management and executive functioning skills is a key component for success in school and on the job. My goal is to work together with the clients to identify the steps needed to build these areas in order to reach one’s school and work goals.
I am a person centered psychologist with a warm and compassionate style. Together we will work to navigate the process.
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Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State licensed psychologist with 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She earned her doctorate in Psychology from Fordham University and completed a post-doctoral degree in Speech and Language Pathology at Columbia University.
She works with a diverse group of adults, including those who have mild reading or language-based difficulties as well as individuals with more severe learning disorders. Dr. Kaplan-Naim often addresses the overlap of anxiety and self-esteem concerns that can arise when applying for jobs or maintaining employment, and she collaborates with clients to translate key ideas into practical steps.
Dr. Kaplan-Naim also has experience guiding young adult students facing the stressors of immigrating to the United States or spending time abroad. She is knowledgeable in relaxation techniques and mindfulness, and helps clients adopt strategies to reduce anxiety and move forward with the tasks they need to accomplish.
Helping people find internal motivation to advance their careers is a focus of her practice. She emphasizes building time management and executive functioning skills as essential elements for success at school and work, and partners with clients to identify the specific steps needed to develop those abilities and reach their goals.
Known for a person-centered approach, Dr. Kaplan-Naim brings a warm and compassionate style to therapy and works together with clients to navigate the therapeutic process.
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