Laura Gryniewich-Franklin , MD, LCSW-C

Laura Gryniewich-Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with nearly 20 years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, life transitions, abuse and trauma, and crisis situations. She has practiced across a range of settings, including outpatient therapy, in-home family services, education, and medical social work, bringing a practical understanding of how life stressors affect day-to-day functioning.

Her clinical work draws on evidence-based methods such as Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while emphasizing an open-minded, nonjudgmental presence as the foundation of effective treatment. She prioritizes building a professional, trusting relationship that allows for difficult conversations and collaborative problem solving. Whether addressing a specific concern or offering empathetic support during a painful season, Laura approaches each person with respect and steady attention.

Laura is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Maryland and values being entrusted with clients stories and achievements. Her practice focuses on creating a safe space to explore goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that fits each individual.

CBT and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns. In brief, goal-oriented sessions focus on building tools to manage anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and stressful life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and feelings. This approach can reduce rumination, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with grief, caregiver stress, and overwhelm.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor sessions to fit what is most helpful, combining techniques as needed rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that process through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need for in-person visits.