Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim

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.