Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices from Virginia. She uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Her manner is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on building a trusting relationship before moving into problem-solving.
With a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina and 12 years of experience, she has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential programs, and emergency shelters.
Background and approach
That background means she has seen a wide range of life challenges and varied living situations. In sessions she combines Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Conversations tend to focus on real-life strategies, clearer thinking patterns, and small goal steps people can try between sessions.
Practical techniques for managing sleep problems, anger, and anxiety are commonly used. She also helps people facing relationship and family concerns, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and parenting strains. Topics such as career decisions, midlife questions, pregnancy and childbirth, and navigating social anxiety or life transitions are part of her work.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then helps set attainable goals and tracks progress. Sessions aim to feel down-to-earth and useful, so people leave with concrete steps they can take.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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 therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience without judgment. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to clarify personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems.Solution-Focused Therapy targets small, concrete steps toward change rather than long explorations of the past. It works well for people who want clear goals and quick, practical actions to try between sessions. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and personal preferences.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful; phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use written communication instead of speaking. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Laura
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, caregiver stress, parenting issues, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, focusing on building trust first. She blends client-centered listening with practical CBT and solution-focused techniques to set manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in outpatient counseling, hospitals, residential programs, and an emergency shelter.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Virginia. Her training includes a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, you can schedule sessions based on therapist availability.