- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Laura
Laura Hopf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with six years of clinical experience. She began this work as a second career and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. She brings a calm, respectful presence and a straightforward way of talking that many people find easy to follow.
Before independent practice, she provided individual and group therapy in community mental health agencies and day treatment programs.
Background and approach
That included work in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization settings, where she supported people with a range of challenges. Her background gives her experience with both short-term skill building and longer-term therapeutic work. Her approach blends practical strategies and supportive listening.
She uses cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on dialectical behavior techniques to teach emotion regulation and mindfulness to help ground the moment. Laura aims to meet people where they are without judgment.
She prioritizes clear goals and collaborates on plans that match a person’s needs and daily life. Sessions are conversational and focused on what will make a real difference between visits. Many clients seek her help for parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, or burnout from caregiving.
She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, identity questions, addictive behaviors, and chronic worry. Her style is practical, warm, and goal-oriented.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Laura lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Combining practical approaches with online convenience
Laura uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping issues, and parenting-related worries because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. Those skills can help with strong reactions, impulsivity, anger, and relationship stress. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help ground attention and reduce reactivity in the moment.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and focused on real life changes.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video sessions work well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, homework support, or when a written format feels more comfortable. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, sleep problems, addiction, and related issues such as attachment and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and warm. She blends problem-solving skills with supportive listening and focuses on clear, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing individual and group therapy in community mental health and day treatment settings, including intensive outpatient work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LMHC, specifically WA LMHC LH, and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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