Laura Schneebaum

Laura Schneebaum is a licensed psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with female adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, medical stress, identity concerns, and relationship challenges. Her work is grounded in an understanding that emotional experiences are shaped by the body, relationships, culture, and broader life context. Laura brings a broad range of clinical experience, having worked in private practice, an outpatient mental health clinic, and an employee assistance program. This background allows her to support clients facing both acute stressors and long-standing patterns, while remaining attuned to the real-world demands and pressures clients often carry outside of therapy. She has also served as a clinical supervisor to interns and limited permit holders, supporting emerging clinicians in developing ethical, trauma-informed, and relationally grounded practices. She has completed specialized training in grief and bereavement counseling as well as fertility counseling. Laura is particularly attentive to the emotional impact of loss, medical uncertainty, and reproductive or health-related decision-making, and she works collaboratively with clients to process these experiences at a pace that feels supportive, thoughtful, and respectful. A central area of Laura’s work is supporting previvors and advocating for greater awareness of the emotional impact of hereditary cancer risk, both in and out of the therapy room, through education, writing, and podcast conversations. This work reflects her commitment to increasing visibility for an often under-recognized population and to supporting individuals navigating the complex emotional realities of hereditary risk. In addition to her clinical work, Laura is an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where she teaches undergraduate students. This role allows her to remain engaged in education, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of mental health and psychology. Laura believes that healing is not about “fixing” oneself, but about developing deeper understanding, self-trust, and compassion. She recognizes that healing and behavioral change can be challenging and is committed to ensuring that clients do not have to navigate that process alone.