About Laura
Laura Husband is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for clients.
Laura centers the relationship in her work. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she and the client set clear, practical goals and try techniques that fit the client's life and values.
How Laura works
Her approach blends several practical methods. She uses client-centered listening to build trust, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion management. Mindfulness practices and emotionally focused ideas are added when they suit the situation.
Laura has long experience in community mental health. She has supported people facing trauma, abuse, parenting challenges, mood disorders, ADHD, and stressful life transitions. That background shapes how she responds to crises and ongoing concerns alike.
Sessions aim to teach skills and create small, steady changes. Laura often uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people move toward goals. She supports clients in finding coping strategies that fit their daily routines and relationships.
Laura lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Laura works with
The areas below are the ones Laura selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- LGBT
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client's lead and focuses on understanding each person's experience. This approach helps with building trust and deciding which goals matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It is practical and often focuses on daily routines and reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can include skill practice, short exercises, and ongoing adjustments based on what is helpful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter verbal check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain consistent support.
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