Laura Hopf

Calm, practical, and collaborative mental health care

LMHC Washington

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Hopf brings six years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington.

Background and approach

She transitioned into therapy as a second career and has since provided individual and group treatment across community mental health settings, day treatment programs, intensive outpatient care, and partial hospitalization. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance-related issues, sleep problems, grief, and challenges related to identity and relationships.

Her style blends evidence-informed methods and a compassionate, person-centered stance. Laura draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

She emphasizes collaboration, respect, and warmth while attending to relational and environmental influences on wellbeing. Clients can expect a pragmatic, flexible approach that balances insight, skills-building, and practical strategies aimed at improving daily functioning and emotional balance.

Online approaches that combine skills and mindfulness

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive or reactive patterns. Mindfulness therapy adds present-moment awareness practices that support stress reduction and greater self-compassion.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting techniques over time so treatment fits the individual’s needs and practical circumstances.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care from different locations within Washington and to integrate therapy more easily into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is integrative and person-centered, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match interventions to client goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience providing individual and group therapy across community mental health, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with the designation WA LMHC LH 61544975 and practices in Washington.

Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English