About Laurie
Laurie Hatcher is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. She brings a decade of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain. Laurie speaks English and focuses on clear, practical steps people can use right away.
Her work emphasizes restoring balance and building confidence. She helps people with self-esteem, motivation, and creating a more positive sense of self. She also supports those coping with major life changes, panic symptoms, and mood challenges.
Background and approach
Laurie addresses underlying patterns such as attachment concerns, control issues, and communication problems. She also helps with caregiver stress, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes that reduce daily stress and improve relationships.
Her approach combines different evidence-based techniques chosen to fit each person’s needs. Conversations are practical and collaborative, with a focus on skill-building and real-world application. The goal is to leave sessions with steps that can be practiced between meetings.
Laurie holds a master's degree in social work and has worked in clinical settings for over ten years. She uses that background to guide treatment planning and to help people find a clearer path forward when life feels stuck.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Laurie commonly uses well-established, evidence-based techniques focused on reducing anxiety and improving mood. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and then test more balanced alternatives; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and building tolerance for distress, which can help with panic symptoms, mood swings, and overwhelming stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. She revisits and adjusts the plan over time so it stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and body language cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and text formats allow for shorter, frequent touchpoints and fit into busy schedules or times when typing feels easier than speaking.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English