Works with
How Laura works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Herp is a Kentucky licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, and grief. She works with individuals facing depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Herp emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can move toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
She uses plain language in sessions and listens first to what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Laura aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can name what is hard and try different ways of responding. Her approach often includes mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind, and Internal Family Systems ideas to notice different inner parts and how they interact.
She guides people in skills that can be used between sessions, such as grounding, breathing, and small behavior changes that reduce tension and reactivity. Over two decades of practice have given her experience with a wide range of life changes, from career shifts to parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
She helps clients break down big problems into manageable steps and track progress in realistic ways. Laura encourages honest conversation about goals and preferences. She works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person’s schedule and situation, with attention to what feels doable in everyday life.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Laura's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Laura lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How mindfulness and parts work translate to online therapy
Laura often draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily tension and calm reactive states, and she uses Internal Family Systems ideas to identify and work with different inner parts that influence behavior. Mindfulness work focuses on simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and reactivity, while Internal Family Systems helps name and relate to conflicting internal urges so choices feel clearer.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and try small methods first, then adjust based on what the client finds helpful. Together they decide whether to use more mindfulness practice, more parts work, or a mix of strategies that matches the person’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and guided practices, phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging makes it easier to keep a conversation going between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep consistent momentum toward their goals.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical with a focus on listening first. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and offers concrete skills to use between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Laura has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings, offering long-term experience with a broad range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.