- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Gottman Method
About Laura
Laura Henckler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with 17 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She helps people who are struggling with motivation, confidence, relationship concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are aimed at practical steps people can use between meetings.
Laura uses clear, goal-focused methods so sessions feel grounded and practical. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. She also brings techniques that support relationship communication and repair when partners want to improve trust and closeness.
People meet Laura for a mix of skill practice and real-life problem solving. Conversations include checking recent experiences, practicing specific strategies, and setting small goals for the week. She emphasizes skills that can reduce avoidance, manage emotions, and increase confidence in social situations.
Her background is social work and long-term clinical experience in Maine. That experience informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to common life problems such as grief, trauma, parenting stress, career change, and body image concerns. Laura also addresses issues like ADHD, postpartum depression, and financial stress when they come up in sessions.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and how to move forward step by step. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and a plan are discussed.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful when anxiety or avoidance limits daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which is helpful for social anxiety, low mood, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical emotion regulation and interpersonal skills that can reduce reactivity and improve communication.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist and client work together to decide which methods fit best based on the client’s goals and what feels manageable. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adjusting plans over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in day-to-day settings and bring real examples into the conversation. Licensed professionals will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit a client’s life and goals.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions use practical, skill-based methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing focused on real-life steps and practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices from Maine.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.