- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Laura
Laura Costello is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges. She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supportive. Her approach is calm and direct, shaped by years of hands-on practice in behavioral health.
In sessions she focuses on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations are practical and grounded.
Background and approach
She helps clients identify small, doable steps to reduce stress and improve communication at home. Laura draws on evidence-based techniques to address depression, trauma and grief, as well as issues with sleep, eating, and addictions. She also supports people managing mood disorders such as bipolar and those coping with life transitions or ADHD-related challenges.
The aim is to find strategies that fit each person’s daily life. For people dealing with relationship friction or intimacy concerns, she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works on communication and boundary skills. With parenting-related stress she helps parents find clearer routines, respond to conflicts more calmly, and rebuild energy for caregiving.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Laura encourages questions and checks in about what’s working. Her style suits people who want practical direction paired with steady emotional support.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laura helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms. One common approach she draws on focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. This work teaches practical coping tools, relaxation strategies, and ways to break cycles of avoidance that worsen anxiety or mood problems.She also employs techniques aimed at improving relationships and communication. These methods help people notice interaction patterns, practice clearer requests, and set boundaries that reduce conflict and increase intimacy. For parenting-related concerns the focus is on consistent routines, calmer responses to child behavior, and rebuilding parental confidence.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant to their life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people fit short check-ins into a busy day or follow up between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues plus parenting-related strain. Other areas include depression, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps and empathetic listening without judgment.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW and brings 15 years of professional experience in behavioral health and clinical practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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