- CBT
- DBT skills
- Caregiver stress
About Laura
Laura Lathan is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with three years of clinical experience based in Alabama. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life changes. Laura also lists support for social anxiety and phobia and related concerns such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
She aims to help people learn concrete skills for handling intense emotions and conflict. Sessions focus on practical tools rather than fixing a person. Laura describes therapy as a place to understand what is happening and to build workable strategies for daily life.
Her background includes work with individuals facing mood and behavioral challenges, and she has supported parents who feel unsure how to support their children while managing their own stress. She uses plain language in sessions and tries to make strategies easy to apply at home or work.
Clinically, Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Those methods are used to address anxiety, mood challenges, impulsivity, and related concerns.
People who meet with Laura can expect collaborative planning. She combines her clinical knowledge with each person's day-to-day experience to set clear, practical goals. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial session to discuss priorities and next steps.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in everyday life. It often involves short exercises, behavior experiments, and homework that can be discussed during online meetings. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal interactions; those skills can be practiced with guidance during sessions and reviewed between appointments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match current concerns, goals, and daily routines. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than starting with a fixed formula.
The practical benefits of online work include easier integration into a busy life and fewer travel needs. Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a lunch break, reduce time spent commuting, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt homework and skill practice to fit the online format and everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues like caregiver stress and communication problems.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Sessions use practical, evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing thoughts and strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience providing clinical care in Alabama and nearby settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LICSW licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.