About Laura
Laura Bollin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely to what feels hard right now. Her approach suits people looking for practical tools and steady support during difficult times.
She draws on 14 years of experience in counseling, hospice, and hospital settings. That background means she often combines emotional support with concrete coping strategies.
Background and approach
Sessions may include short skills practice, problem-solving, and guided reflection to address current struggles. Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as frameworks to guide conversations. She adapts those methods to each person’s needs, focusing on small, manageable steps that fit daily life.
She also pays attention to factors beyond symptoms, such as relationships, work stress, and spiritual concerns. As a clinician in Washington, Laura brings a calm, patient presence and a practical set of tools. She describes herself as a spouse, Christian, outdoors person, and animal lover, which can shape how she connects with people.
Her practice emphasizes listening, encouragement, and usable coping skills. People who want clear, down-to-earth help for anxiety, grief, workplace strain, or questions about life purpose may find her style helpful. Sessions are available in English and use a mix of talk and skill-based work to help individuals move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. That approach often involves trying small skills between sessions to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify a person’s own goals and to build motivation for change through open questions and reflection.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress or challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people replicate a typical therapy visit. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or support between longer visits. These options make it easier to keep therapy steady around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Oregon, Washington
- Languages
- English