FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCSW

Laura Nelson, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Laura online.

About Laura

Laura Nelson is a Pennsylvania-licensed LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She centers her practice on building an open atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, and she emphasizes collaboration as clients explore changes they want to make in their lives. Her work often addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Laura frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater wellbeing and partners with each person to identify realistic goals and practical strategies. Her approach balances empathy with structure so clients can feel supported while developing new skills.

Clients can expect guidance grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs. Laura draws on nearly two decades of experience to adapt interventions and pacing to each person's situation, offering steady support through both immediate difficulties and longer-term transitions.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Laura uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's concerns. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety so clients can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach she draws from addresses trauma and emotional processing, helping people make sense of difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, test different strategies, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. That collaboration helps ensure interventions match a client's pace, values, and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reach therapy from home or work. These options increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to stay connected between visits, supporting continuity of care and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting difficulties, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients collaborate with the therapist to explore feelings and set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Pennsylvania with the license number PA LCSW CW016316.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Laura can help with

Laura Nelson works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Laura works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues.

Laura works with clients with depression.

Experience and training

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 18 years of clinical experience.