Laura Shughart, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate, practical help for strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
How Laura works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Shughart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings eight years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep problems, and struggles with anger. She takes a down-to-earth, compassionate approach and centers each person’s goals in the work. Her style aims to be practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.
In sessions she listens first, then helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that can change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and building coping skills. Laura has worked with people facing depression, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions.
She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, adoption and attachment concerns, body image and intimacy-related issues, and people navigating nontraditional sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. She has experience with first responder issues, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and hospice or end-of-life counseling. Sessions are offered from Colorado and are conducted in English.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist’s availability.
Laura aims to create a collaborative space where people can set realistic goals and build day-to-day skills that fit their lives.
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
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Laura uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities and create a respectful space where goals come from the client. This approach helps when someone needs support naming what matters most and setting achievable steps toward change.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing alternative responses. CBT is helpful for anxiety, mood challenges, sleep problems, and patterns that feed anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings become intense or overwhelming.
Deciding which method fits best is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match approaches to their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may combine different techniques and adapt as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what suits their schedule and energy level. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for interactive skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or keeping momentum between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, sleep issues, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered. She listens first, then uses practical strategies from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption and attachment.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Colorado.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on availability.