- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Laura
Laura Hank is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns. She writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her style aims to be calm, caring, and practical so parents can bring real changes into day-to-day life.
Her sessions focus on building skills that fit busy lives. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to reduce overwhelm and improve mood.
Background and approach
Solution-focused steps are used when people want quick, practical changes and clearer next steps. Laura draws on 15 years of experience working across schools, telehealth, and community outpatient settings in Pennsylvania. That background shapes how she adapts strategies for different routines and schedules.
She emphasizes small, doable practices that can be tried between sessions. In therapy she keeps language plain and goals concrete. Parents often explore routines, limits, emotional regulation, and managing stress so they can feel steadier at home.
Sessions can include practicing new responses, tracking what helps, and planning small experiments. Her approach centers on each person’s strengths and priorities. Laura helps clients identify realistic goals and the steps to reach them.
Work is collaborative and focused on creating changes that last beyond the therapy hour.
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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Body image
- Mood disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. It helps people feel heard while they identify what matters most and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps determine whether more skill-building, mindfulness practices, or solution-focused experiments will be most useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations for teaching and practice. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is low or a camera isn’t convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and family life while keeping the focus on practical strategies and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, parenting, ADHD, and related concerns like body image and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable steps parents can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience working in schools, telehealth, and community outpatient mental health settings. That history informs how she adapts strategies for different routines and ages.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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