Laura is an absolute godsend. I genuinely don't know how I would've gotten through this past year without her guidance and advice. I've learned so much about myself And how to cope with my difficulties. Laura is kind, helpful, patient And genuinely cares about you and your well-being.

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geometry-shapes iconAnger Management, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQIA+
Online in NJ
12 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Laura accepts 33 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
AmeriHealth Administrators
AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - PPO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Humana Medicare Advantage
Independence Blue Cross | BCBS
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare NJ
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Oxford Health Plans
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Laura

Laura Buscemi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults cope with grief, life transitions, chronic stress, parenting problems, relationship difficulties, academic issues, low self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues, PTSD, and more. She uses listening, problem-solving, skill-building, and psychoeducation to help clients get from where they are to where they want to be. Laura specializes in addressing concerns related to mood management, coping skills, communication, and stress relief. Laura earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.


Laura is constantly educating herself to find the best ways to provide excellent evidence-based counseling services, earning certifications in anxiety, anger, trauma, and DBT. This allows her to pull from many resources and approaches of evidence-based treatments to personalize plans based on client needs.


Learn how to cope with your personal challenges in a healthy way; Laura is here to listen and teach. Her goal is to help clients explore themselves, their experiences, the world, and their place in it. If you find yourself overwhelmed with stress, doubt, or confusion, start your journey toward peacefulness, certainty, and clarity with Laura's assistance.

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"If you are here to be heard and learn, I am here to listen and teach. "

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Laura is the best therapist I've ever had. She has useful insight every session and has helped me so much already.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Laura

I am feeling so positive right now! I had a great session with Laura. I already feel like I made the right decision by choosing her. I felt like I was rambling but she assured me t....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Laura

She is so sweet, understanding, helpful, give me a different outlook when something or someone is bothering me... reassures me I'm not crazy... or alone

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Laura

Laura is an absolute godsend. I genuinely don't know how I would've gotten through this past year without her guidance and advice. I've learned so much about myself And how to cope....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Laura

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Get to know Laura

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

After experiencing counseling from the patient perspective and having a terrible experience, I figured there had to be a better way to do this. 

What types of clients to you work with best?

I work best with clients who are lost; I really love to help people find their way again.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am most excited to work with clients who are looking for answers, even when they don't know what questions to ask. 

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

The one thing I wish all clients knew? You are NOT crazy. 

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I like the support of a bigger company but enjoy the autonomy of smaller outpatient practices.

What inspires you?

My clients succeeding. 

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Compassion, understanding, and kindness. 

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Establish two very important things: rapport and hope!

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Hike or read.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Life Transition, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Relationships, Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Grief
ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Biofeedback
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Education and training

Years in practice
12 years
Graduating institute
Capella University
Graduating degree
Master of Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1780012336
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State of practiceNJ
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License number37PC00573100
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