About Laura
Laura Marcum is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience in Illinois. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and challenges with motivation. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a safe space for change.
Her work centers on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. She helps people rebuild confidence, cope with depression, and address relationship or intimacy concerns.
How Laura works
Problems like grief, trauma, addiction, and compassion fatigue are also part of her practice. Laura supports people facing parenting strain, eating issues, anger, and career-related stress. She also works with those navigating ADHD and LGBT-related concerns.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented, with steps that feel doable between meetings. She believes the first step toward a happier life takes courage. In sessions she listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps set small, measurable goals.
Progress is tracked so people can see what’s changing. Laura offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging. She helps clients choose a format that fits their schedule and daily life.
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.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical steps. One common approach emphasizes talking through current problems and building skills to manage stress and anxiety, helping people use new strategies in daily life. Another approach focuses on improving self-esteem and motivation by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavioral changes to build confidence.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, review what has helped or not helped in the past, and adjust methods as progress is tracked. Together they decide which techniques to try and when to change course if needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people preserve face-to-face interaction while working from wherever is convenient. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief, ongoing support between sessions and can help maintain momentum on tough days.
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