About Me
My Story
Hi, I am Laurie Sloane, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist.
In addition to a master’s degree in social work, I have a post-graduate certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. I participate in continuing education courses and seminars to insure I am incorporating the latest theoretical ideas and clinical practice techniques.
For many years I worked with veterans living in Long Island. I was a founding member of Here to Help Military and Families, a volunteer therapy service for returning Vets and their families.
During Covid when the demand was at an all-time high, I worked with college counselling services throughout New York State, providing remote therapy to college age students.
There has been increased interest in Menopause in general and specifically in my own practice. More women are entering therapy during this life altering phase of mental and physical transition.
Menopause & Women’s Mental Health
The emotional shifts that come with menopause and midlife are real – and they’re often misunderstood or overlooked. You may find yourself feeling anxious, irritable, foggy, untethered, or not quite like yourself. Hormonal changes can amplify stress, disrupt sleep, and stir up deeper questions about identity, relationships, purpose, and ageing. Therapy offers a place to explore all of this – with care, clarity, and support.
I’ve spent over 30 years working with women navigating the mental and emotional transitions of perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. I’ve been quoted in Marie Claire, Self, Newsday, and many other publications for my work in this area. My approach combines deep listening with practical strategies to help you understand what’s happening, feel more grounded, and reconnect with your inner strength.
For some, individual therapy offers the private space needed to unpack personal challenges. For others, the support of community is just as important – which is why I have also created the Virtual Support Groups for Midlife Women, where shared experience fosters connection, insight, and healing.
Whether you choose individual or group therapy, sessions are available in-person in New York or virtually from wherever you are. This stage of life holds real challenges – but it can also be a time of powerful self-discovery and growth. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Anxiety and depression therapy
At different points in life, we can find ourselves weighed down by low mood, persistent worry, or a sense of overwhelm that doesn’t go away. You might feel flat, irritable, restless, or simply not like yourself. Whether these feelings have been building for a while or have come on more suddenly, therapy can help.
I offer support for people experiencing depression and anxiety, helping you to explore what’s underneath these feelings and develop more understanding, clarity, and emotional resilience. Together, we’ll look at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and find new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.
You don’t need to face this alone. Through therapy, it’s possible to feel more grounded, less reactive, and more connected to what matters. I offer sessions both online and in person in London, providing flexible support that works for you.
Men’s mental health therapy
Many men come to therapy feeling pressure to hold everything together, even when things feel difficult inside. You might be dealing with stress, anger, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection—from yourself, your relationships, or your direction in life. Therapy for men offers a confidential space to speak openly and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I work with men navigating career pressures, fatherhood, relationship struggles, identity shifts, or long-standing emotional challenges. Together, we’ll look at the expectations you’ve carried, how they’ve shaped you, and what needs to shift in order for you to feel more grounded and fulfilled.
Men’s mental health is deeply important, and therapy can be a powerful tool for change. I offer support for men in New York both in person and online, creating a space where you can reflect, reset, and reconnect with who you are and how you want to live.
Chronic pain and illness therapy
Living with chronic pain or a long-term illness can affect so much more than your physical health. It often impacts your relationships, your mood, your sense of identity, and your day-to-day experience of the world. It’s common to feel isolated, frustrated, or emotionally drained – even if you’re doing “everything right.” Therapy can help create space for these experiences and offer support that goes beyond symptom management.
I work with individuals navigating the emotional toll of chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, long COVID, cancer, and other ongoing health challenges. Together, we explore how to live more fully alongside the limitations or uncertainty your body may bring, while also making space for grief, anger, and hope.
You are not your diagnosis – and you don’t have to face this alone. Through therapy, it’s possible to reconnect with meaning, restore a sense of control, and feel more understood. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions from my New York practice, with a flexible and compassionate approach to meet you where you are.
Relationships and couple’s therapy
All relationships go through challenging periods; whether it’s communication breakdown, recurring conflict, emotional distance, or the stress of major life changes. In couples therapy, I help partners explore what’s really happening beneath the surface, so you can shift out of stuck patterns and reconnect in a more meaningful way.
I work with couples of all kinds – whether you’re dating, living together, married, or navigating separation. Together, we look at how each of you experiences the relationship, what’s getting in the way of closeness, and how to create new ways of relating that feel more open, honest, and supportive.
Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of both joy and pain. Therapy gives you a space to be heard, reflect, and grow, both individually and as a couple. I offer couples therapy in New York, with both in-person and virtual sessions available.
Improving your self-esteem through therapy
Struggling with self-esteem can affect nearly every part of life, from relationships and career choices to the way you speak to yourself in quiet moments. You might appear confident on the outside but still feel self-critical, not good enough, or unsure of your worth underneath. In therapy, I help people explore the roots of low self-esteem and build a more compassionate, grounded sense of self.
Together, we’ll look at the messages you’ve internalised, often from early relationships, culture, or past experiences – and how they’ve shaped the way you see yourself. We’ll work to challenge those patterns, shift limiting beliefs, and strengthen your confidence from the inside out.
Self-esteem therapy isn’t about becoming someone different. It’s about reconnecting with who you are, and feeling more secure in your own skin. I offer in-person and online therapy in New York for those ready to develop a more authentic, empowered relationship with themselves.
Navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of ageing through therapy
Ageing brings a mix of changes, some expected, some surprising. You might find yourself reflecting more on the past, questioning what’s ahead, or facing shifts in identity, purpose, relationships, or health. Therapy can offer a space to explore these transitions with honesty and care.
I work with people navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of ageing – whether that means adjusting to retirement, redefining roles, managing physical changes, or grieving what’s been lost. These experiences can stir up anxiety, sadness, or even a sense of invisibility. Together, we can explore what this phase of life means for you, and how to move through it with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
Ageing is not just about loss – it can also be a time of deep insight, freedom, and connection. I offer both in-person and online therapy in New York for individuals seeking support during this meaningful stage of life.
Young adults therapy
Watching your child move into adulthood can be both rewarding and difficult. Many young adults struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, social pressure, or the emotional demands of school, work, and relationships. As a parent, you may sense they’re overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not thriving – but unsure how best to support them. Therapy can help.
I work with young adults aged 18-24 who are navigating this complex and important stage of life. My work focuses on helping them build emotional resilience, explore their identity, and develop healthier ways of coping with challenges. For many young people, therapy offers a space they’ve never had – where they can speak openly, feel seen, and begin to understand themselves on a deeper level.
