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Laura Leatherman, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Laura

Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who draws on a client-centered foundation to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With 12 years of experience across outpatient counseling, hospital settings, residential programs, and an emergency shelter, she combines practical strategies and empathic listening to address issues like trauma, anger, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and life transitions. She emphasizes treating each person with respect and without judgment, tailoring sessions to individual needs and goals.

Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to her work, and she uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to develop concrete coping skills and small, achievable steps toward change. Additional interests include blended family challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, midlife concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Although currently not available for live sessions, she remains committed to helping clients pursue meaningful change and offers a supportive, collaborative approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura Leatherman integrates client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral strategies to guide online work. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and honoring each person's experience, which helps clients clarify goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, concrete steps toward preferred outcomes to build momentum and practical change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may combine elements from different approaches so the work feels tailored and goal-directed.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing busy schedules or limited travel options. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and pick the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, anger, parenting challenges, and career or life-purpose questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to help clients identify patterns and create practical strategies for change.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of experience working in outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential programs, and an emergency shelter with diverse client needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904009335 and practices from Virginia.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats for clients.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Laura can help with

Laura Leatherman works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Laura works with diverse clients experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, conflicts in relationships, anger management, and self esteem.

Laura works with people who have experienced trauma and/or abuse.

How Laura approaches therapy

Laura's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Laura aims to support you in your goals in working towards the change you seek to make.