- Client-centered care
- Goal-focused tools
- Trauma aware approach
About Laura
Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings 12 years of experience helping people cope with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Laura takes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on building a trusting relationship to support change.
Her work often addresses relationship and family challenges, difficulties after trauma or abuse, and life transitions like midlife shifts or becoming a parent. She also supports those navigating ADHD, sleep problems, career stress, and social anxiety. Laura has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential programs, and an emergency shelter.
In sessions she listens carefully and treats each person as an individual. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals and small steps. Laura aims to create clear, manageable plans that fit a person’s day-to-day life.
She values kindness and respect and avoids judgment while people work toward their goals. Laura emphasizes a steady, collaborative relationship and will spend time building trust before moving into problem-solving. Her approach is straightforward and grounded in real-life strategies.
Note that she is not available for live sessions at this time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Laura’s Approaches Guide Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s concerns. The therapist offers empathy and responds to what matters most to the individual, which helps people feel understood and guides the next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. It uses clear steps to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small changes that can reduce anxiety or depression.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to practical goals and immediate steps. This approach is useful for people who want short-term, goal-oriented work to handle a specific problem or transition.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions are used to understand priorities and decide what to try first.
Details about online session formats are not stated in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits can help people maintain steady progress while juggling work, family, and daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem issues as well as relationship and family concerns. Additional focuses include ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, and trauma or abuse.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental, centered on building a trusting relationship. She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter. That range informs her practical approach to common life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia. Her practice is located in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.