Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim

Dr. Laura Kaplan-Naim is a New York State licensed PhD Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from Fordham University and a post-doctoral degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University. Specializing in working with a diverse population of adults with mild reading or language-based difficulties and severe learning disorders, Dr. Kaplan-Naim understands the correlation between self-esteem, anxiety, and job applications or maintaining employment. She emphasizes collaboration with her clients to develop key ideas and offers expertise in guiding young adult students who plan to immigrate to the US or spend time abroad, addressing the stressors involved. Dr. Kaplan-Naim’s extensive knowledge of relaxation techniques and mindfulness allows her to help individuals incorporate strategies to reduce anxiety and focus on accomplishing tasks. She finds great joy in assisting individuals in finding internal motivation to drive their career choices and achieve success. Recognizing that time management and executive functioning skills are vital for success in both school and the workplace, Dr. Kaplan-Naim works together with her clients to identify the necessary steps to develop these areas and reach their academic and professional goals. With a warm and compassionate style, she takes a person-centered approach to navigate the