Laura Hank

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Hank is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family concerns.

Background and approach

She works with individuals facing anger, self-esteem challenges, parenting questions, ADHD, body image and mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, and issues common to young adults. Her approach emphasizes practical skills and emotional awareness to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Her style blends empathy with evidence-based methods so clients feel heard while developing tools that work in real life. Laura uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness strategies, and solution-focused interventions to tailor work to each person’s needs.

She has provided services across school settings, telehealth, and community outpatient programs, bringing a breadth of experience to online and remote formats. Laura aims to help people build insight, strengthen coping skills, and make steady progress toward the life changes they want to achieve.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Laura frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that help reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and unique circumstances, and adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity of care, and use brief check-ins or messaging when that supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly support?

Common areas addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and ADHD, along with related topics like body image and social anxiety.

What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?

Therapy blends client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused approaches to help clients build coping skills and work toward clear goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 15 years of experience working across settings such as schools, telehealth, and community-based outpatient mental health programs.

What credentials and location are on record?

The clinician holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LCSW CW022669.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to overseas clients?

Sessions are provided in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost and payment handled for sessions?

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 according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Body image Mood disorders Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English