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Laurel Raissman, LMFT - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Laurel Raissman

Laurel Raissman

LMFT
30 years of experience
Virtual

Hi, My name is Laurel Raissman. My style is highly interactive, focused on communication and achieving clients goals. It is important that my clients are comfortable with me and know that I am available to them. Making life changes is not always easy, but I believe in human resilience and strength. I believe in using humor, encouragement, support, validation, and building confidence and self esteem in every meeting.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I believe the first session has two purposes. One to introduce myself and to explain that they are in a safe place. I ask that they tell me what brought them in and the I explain that this session is for them to et comfortable with me. I tell them that I will be learning about them in the information that they choose to share

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My thirty plus years of experience as a therapist places me in a truly unique place. I have heard it all and find great joy in helping them along their journey

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with any age group that wants to make life changes. Each client bring their own challenges and my goal is to help them meet these challenges.

Address

27 Currey Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Supportive

I use more then one modality. I am a marriage and family therapist. I see clients dealing with many different issues. Anxiety, depression, couple issues, grief to name a few

Family Therapy

In couples counseling the therapist is the neutral party in the session. She actually represents the relationship so each of the couples can feel safe in the session

Couples Counseling

I also work with individuals, that have life issues, people going through separation or divorce, anxiety and depression, and grief

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

Any type of is based on support, empathy, and understanding. It is important that the therapist is a support system to her clients