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Does this sound like you?

You've always dared to chase your dreams, yet life hasn’t turned out as expected. You now seek self-discovery, aiming to own your narrative, embrace your power, and build a future on courage and authenticity. If you consistently maintain a calm, collected demeanor, this might resonate with you.

While staying composed is beneficial, it might also mean you're suppressing your true feelings. Maintaining a level head is important, but not at the cost of never expressing or processing emotions.

You value taking it easy and keeping the peace, often avoiding conflict. This helps you stay clear of drama but might prevent you from confronting deeper emotional issues. Your ability to remain calm in adversity is a strength, but it's crucial to ensure this calmness isn’t a way of avoiding emotional pain.

Prioritizing composure can prevent unnecessary drama, but might also lead to bottled-up emotions. Consistently staying relaxed could create a barrier between you and genuine emotional experiences. Here’s how you may be expressing suppressed emotions:

  • Addiction: Turning to substances or behaviors to numb emotional pain.

  • Depression: Experiencing persistent sadness and a lack of interest in life.

  • Anxiety: Feeling constant worry or fear that affects daily functioning.

  • Physical Health Issues: Suffering from stress-related ailments like headaches or high blood pressure.

  • Anger Outbursts: Having unexpected episodes of anger or irritability.

  • Relationship Problems: Struggling with intimacy and communication due to unresolved emotions.

In summary, if staying unflappable describes you, consider if this serves you well in the long run. In a world where suppressing emotions is easy, seeking therapy can help balance staying relaxed with fully experiencing your emotions. Remember, you don’t have to handle this alone.

You want someone to help you with…

  • Emotional Awareness: Learning to recognize and acknowledge their own emotions rather than suppressing them.

  • Healthy Expression: Developing skills to express their emotions in a healthy and constructive manner.

  • Conflict Resolution: Building strategies to address and resolve conflicts directly instead of avoiding them.

  • Authenticity: Becoming more comfortable showing their true self and emotions to others.

  • Self-Care: Prioritizing their own emotional and physical well-being without feeling guilty.

  • Setting Boundaries: Learning to set and communicate personal boundaries effectively.

  • Stress Management: Finding healthier ways to cope with stress and prevent burnout.

  • Improving Relationships: Enhancing emotional intimacy and connection in personal and professional relationships.

  • Managing Emotions: Striking a balance between staying calm and allowing oneself to feel and express a range of emotions.

  • Assertiveness: Becoming more assertive in expressing needs and desires.

  • Understanding Triggers: Identifying and understanding what triggers their emotional suppression and working to address these triggers.

  • Building Resilience: Strengthening emotional resilience through healthy coping mechanisms and support systems.

  • Emotional Expression: Learning to express and process suppressed feelings.

  • Self-Discovery: Understanding and embracing your true self and emotions.

  • Coping Strategies: Developing healthier ways to manage stress and emotions.

  • Relationship Improvement: Enhancing communication and intimacy in relationships.

  • Mental Health: Addressing issues like depression, anxiety, and addiction.

  • Physical Health: Reducing stress-related physical ailments.

  • Personal Growth: Building a future founded on courage and authenticity.

don’t make change too complicated, just breathe and begin...

Laura Geftman, LCSW - Online Therapist

I truly believe people start to heal the moment they feel heard. I have built my practice creating deep connections and collaborative relationships with my clients to provide transformative support around several challenges and conflicts.

I have been supporting individuals, couples, and groups in therapy for over 18 years. Utilizing telehealth since 2013, I safely and conveniently meet you where you are. I would be honored to support you, too. I hope to connect with you soon.

Hi, I’m Laura Geftman, LCSW she | her

IT’S NICE TO VIRTUALLY MEET YOU.

Services Offered

Philadelphia  Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy involves one-on-one sessions between a client and a therapist. It can provide you with a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

1 : 1 virtual session

50 minutes

Pittsburgh Couples Therapist

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy can be a helpful way to improve your relationship and build a stronger, more fulfilling bond with your partner. It can be helpful to fostering deep understanding and communication in your relationship.

2 : 1 virtual session

50 minutes

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Professional Consultation | Supervision

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Client Focus

Professionals

LGBTQ+

Millennials & Gen Z

Specialities and Expertise

Addiction Recovery

Alcoholism • Drug Abuse • Drug/Alcohol Dependence • Opioid Abuse • Smoking Cessation • Substance Abuse

Medical Cannabis

Cannabinoids in Psychiatry • Cannabis Use Disorder • Medicinal CBD Use • Medical Cannabis Use • Psychedelic Therapy

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety Attacks • Avoidance • Intrusive Thoughts • Panic Attacks • People-pleasing • Phobias • PTSD • Social Anxiety • Trauma

Depression & Grief

High-Functioning Depression • Isolation • Loss • Mood Swings • Self-Care • Self-Worth • Shame

Perfectionism & Burnout

All or Nothing Thinking • Boundary Setting • Career Development • Imposter Syndrome • Job Stress • Self-Confidence • Self-Esteem • Work/Life Balance

Relationships, Love & Sex

Attachment Issues • Boundaries • Communication • Codependence • Infidelity • Conflict-Resolution • Polyamory | Non-monogamy • Sexual Orientation

How It Works

01

SCHEDULING

Click HERE to submit a new client inquiry and schedule an appointment.


02

ENROLLMENT

I’ll be in touch with you to complete your intake and confirm your appointment.


03

FIRST SESSION

We’ll meet via Zoom to set goals, get to know each other, and answer any questions.


04

ONGOING SUPPORT

I encourage weekly appointments for the first 2-3 months - then we'll decide the frequency moving forward.


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"Mental health is not about always being calm, cool, and collected, but about finding balance, understanding & expressing yourself, and navigating through the chaos with resilience.”

“From our first session I felt very comfortable and safe. I had no problem opening up and not feeling judged. I would highly recommend Laura.”

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