- Client-centered listening
- Practical coping tools
- Mindfulness based skills
About Laura
Laura Hank is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma, and ADHD. She brings 15 years of experience in community outpatient settings, schools, and telehealth to each meeting. Her tone is warm and nonjudgmental and she aims to make the first step less overwhelming for worried parents and adults.
Laura focuses on practical tools and steady support. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns and try small changes that fit their daily life. Many clients work on emotion regulation, clearer communication, coping with loss, and improving mood.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s experience in decisions about care. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Mindfulness strategies to build present-moment awareness. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set concrete, short-term goals and track progress.
Laura has worked with adolescents and adults in different settings over her career. Her style blends active listening with practical steps so people leave sessions with something to try. She explains skills in plain language and checks in on how they’re working between appointments.
People who choose Laura usually want a steady, collaborative process with clear tools for daily life. To begin, they complete a short matching form and then schedule based on therapist availability.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist offering empathetic listening and guidance so clients feel heard and can decide next steps. This approach is useful for building trust and for people who want a supportive space to sort through emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with practical behavior changes. CBT techniques can be used to address anxiety, depression, and mood challenges by teaching clear steps people can practice between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve awareness. Those skills often help with stress, anger, and emotional ups and downs by giving short, repeatable exercises to use during the day.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and pace. Adjustments are common as progress is tracked and needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as options are set by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They also permit work on practical skills from wherever the client is able to attend, which can help with consistency and real-life practice.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Laura commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related areas like body image and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, person-centered style that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and collaboration to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience in schools, community outpatient settings, and telehealth working with adolescents and adults across a range of concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she is based in Pennsylvania.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.