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Laura Hunter, LCSW

Compassionate practical support for everyday challenges

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
California
Years in practice
25
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

About Laura

Laura Hunter is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She meets clients with calm, direct support and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. Laura is based in California and offers sessions in English.

She helps people untangle relationship and intimacy-related concerns by improving communication and building confidence. Sessions address self-esteem, motivation, and the ways shame or guilt can hold someone back.

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Background and approach

Laura aims for clear goals and steady progress rather than vague promises. Her approach centers on making space for honest conversation. She encourages clients to name worries and try small changes that fit daily life.

Work in sessions can include rehearsing hard talks, sorting priorities, and spotting patterns that raise anxiety. Laura also supports people with attention difficulties who want better focus and routine. She looks at practical strategies for planning, organizing, and staying motivated, and tailors ideas to each person’s rhythm and responsibilities.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools and a steady ally while they build new habits. The first session reviews immediate concerns and sets simple steps. Over time she helps people track what works and adjust plans to stay moving forward.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common approach helps people manage anxiety and stress by identifying triggers and practicing coping skills. This involves learning simple exercises to lower anxiety and testing them in everyday situations.

Another approach addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns through improved communication and behavioral changes. Sessions include role-playing hard conversations and planning concrete steps to rebuild trust and connection. A third area targets attention and organization by developing routines, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and using reminders that match a person’s daily schedule.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adapt plans based on what actually works. Clients and therapist check progress and tweak strategies together.

Online therapy offers flexibility across multiple formats. Video calls allow face-to-face work when demonstrating skills matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide ongoing support and quick problem solving between scheduled appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Laura focus on?
She works with people managing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and ADHD. Communication problems, guilt, and shame are also common topics in sessions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and conversational. Laura aims to create a nonjudgmental space and to identify small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Laura brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice and has worked with a wide range of everyday concerns over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW, listed as CA LCSW 26452, and practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English