- Client-centered approach
- Focus on sleep and stress
- Evidence-informed methods
About Laura
Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 12 years of experience to her practice in Virginia. She approaches clients with kindness and respect and focuses on helping people make practical changes in their day-to-day lives. Laura works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with trauma, anger, ADHD, and life transitions.
She spent years working in outpatient counseling clinics, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter. That range of settings shaped her to be adaptable and pragmatic in sessions. Laura uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She prefers clear collaboration and straightforward steps that clients can try between meetings.
In sessions she emphasizes building a trusting relationship first. She listens for each person's goals and tailors practical strategies to meet those goals. Sessions often include checking current routines, trying small behavior changes, and rehearsing new ways to respond to stress and sleep disruption.
Laura aims to help people handle immediate problems and plan for longer-term shifts. She encourages small, manageable steps and tracks progress together. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they fit their needs.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps set goals that matter to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, actions, and feelings and uses specific exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on identifying what is already working so clients can build from their strengths.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process and the client helps shape which techniques are used.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simple to try behavior changes at home, track sleep routines, and use tools between meetings to build better habits.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, career questions, ADHD, trauma and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on building a trusting relationship and uses practical steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of experience working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and holds a masters degree from the University of South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 the therapist's availability.