Laurie Peter , LCSW, CSW

Laurie Peter is a licensed social worker with a decade of professional experience supporting people through grief, life transitions, and challenges related to self-esteem and identity. She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (a social work credential) and brings a compassionate, respectful approach to each therapeutic relationship. Laurie has particular experience working with LGBT-related concerns, helping clients navigate loss, build motivation, and regain confidence as they face change.

She customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s distinct needs, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients move toward a more fulfilling life. Laurie emphasizes sensitivity and empathy in sessions, creating space for clients to explore difficult feelings and practical coping strategies at their own pace. Seeking change can feel daunting, and Laurie aims to empower and support people through those first courageous steps.

Based in New Jersey and accepting international clients, Laurie offers flexible ways to engage in therapy. Her practice focuses on collaboration, tailoring support to the goals and values of each individual while honoring their unique background and experiences.

Evidence-Based Support for Grief and Life Transitions Online

Laurie uses evidence-based approaches focused on practical skills and emotional processing to help people navigate loss and life changes. Skills-based interventions teach concrete coping strategies - such as managing overwhelming emotions, improving motivation, and building self-esteem - that can be practiced between sessions and applied to everyday challenges.

She also incorporates meaning-focused and processing work to help clients make sense of grief, identity questions, and compassion fatigue. This kind of work supports exploration of personal values, relationships, and the stories that shape one’s response to change, which can be especially helpful for those facing bereavement, caregiving stress, or transitions in identity and life roles.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Laurie collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adjust techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or across distances. These options help licensed professionals provide consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.