- Person-centered care
- CBT and DBT tools
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
About Laura
Her style is warm and person-centered. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. Techniques are practical and focused on real-life changes rather than labels or jargon. Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress while building lasting skills for coping with everyday challenges.
Laura brings long experience from community mental health settings. She has worked with people impacted by physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, and with varied mood and anxiety concerns. That background informs how she balances safety, pacing, and skill-building in session.
Therapeutic methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, emotionally-focused ideas, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. These are mixed to fit each person’s needs rather than used in a fixed formula.
She encourages a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide each step. The focus is on practical strategies you can use between sessions, clearer communication with others, and learning tools for handling stress and anxiety in daily life.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Kentucky, Illinois
Languages
English
How Laura Uses Talk Therapy and Skills Online
Laura blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior therapy ideas. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s priorities to shape each session. Cognitive behavioral techniques break big problems into smaller parts and teach practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood issues. Dialectical behavior therapy supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Laura works collaboratively to identify what fits your goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so sessions stay relevant and focused on the changes you want to see.
Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, and daily routines. It also allows focused coaching on skills between sessions and shorter check-ins when a full visit is not needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice tools in real-life settings and track progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She supports people with stress and anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, trauma, sleep issues, anger, and grief among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. She combines practical techniques with listening and goal-setting to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 17 years working in community mental health settings and experience with people affected by physical, emotional, and sexual trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Illinois with licensure listed as IL LCSW and KY LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.