- Client-centered therapy
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Laura
Laura Acero is an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Arizona and has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting questions, depression, and life changes.
She uses practical, conversational sessions to help people talk through what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on everyday problems such as overwhelm, low mood, trouble with change, or difficulty managing relationships. She works in both English and Spanish.
Laura draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
In a typical meeting she listens, reflects, and offers concrete tools to try between sessions. She helps people break big issues into manageable steps so progress feels doable. She also supports parents who are juggling caregiving and relationship stresses.
Her approach aims to make talking about hard topics easier. Laura invites straightforward conversation about what is not working and what the person wants to change. To start, people complete a short matching form and schedule an initial appointment to see how the work could proceed.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities, with the therapist listening closely and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps people describe their concerns and decide what to address first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear strategies to test different ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and problem-solving.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which techniques to try based on current needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That means combining listening with practical tools and adjusting the plan as things change.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice skills between meetings and keep therapy consistent alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, New York, Idaho
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include relationship and mood-related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using client-centered listening plus tools from CBT and DBT to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of stress and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.