Laura Lathan

Laura Lathan, LICSW, offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people feeling alone, overwhelmed, or stuck. She focuses on practical tools to manage strong emotions, everyday stress, and the sense of isolation that can follow major life changes. Sessions are designed to help clients make small, steady steps forward rather than aiming for a quick fix.

Laura listens for what matters most to each person and helps them build skills that fit their life. She draws on approaches that change unhelpful thinking and teach coping strategies for intense feelings. Parents worried about how to support their child while handling their own stress can find clear, useful guidance as well.

In clinical work over the past three years she has supported people dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood and personality concerns, and behavioral challenges. That experience informs a practical style focused on skill building and problem solving. She emphasizes collaboration so clients can shape the direction of their care.

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help manage emotional reactions and reduce impulsivity. These methods are applied in straightforward ways that clients can practice between sessions.

The aim is to help people recognize what they already do well, learn new tools, and make choices that reduce isolation and improve daily functioning. Laura combines her professional knowledge with each person’s own experience so they can move forward with more confidence.

Therapeutic tools and how they work online

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts that increase stress or isolation. CBT often involves setting small experiments and practicing new ways of thinking that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills can help when impulses, intense feelings, or relationship stress make everyday life harder.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Laura will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. If an approach doesn’t fit, they will adjust the plan together so therapy stays useful and practical.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use tools learned in therapy in real time between sessions. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match therapy to your routine and needs.