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Laura Leatherman

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LCSW Virginia

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laura

Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who works from a practical, skills-oriented framework that frequently incorporates cognitive behavioral principles.

Background and approach

She draws on a 12-year career helping people manage anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and difficulties in relationships and family life, and she brings experience supporting those affected by trauma and abuse. Her professional background includes work across outpatient counseling, hospital settings, residential programs, and an emergency shelter, which contributes to a flexible, respectful approach to care.

She emphasizes treating each person without judgment and collaborates to tailor interventions to individual needs and goals. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to her practice and is prioritized before moving into change-focused work.

Laura blends client-centered and solution-focused methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients develop practical coping strategies and clearer problem-solving skills. She aims to support people working through life transitions, parenting and caregiver stress, sleep difficulties, career concerns, and a range of social and emotional challenges.

Her practice centers on kindness, individualized attention, and helping clients progress toward the change they seek.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger management. She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize listening, empathy, and collaboration to tailor care around each person’s priorities. In many cases she incorporates solution-focused ideas to help clients clarify goals and build small, actionable steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences. That may mean prioritizing skill-building for immediate challenges or spending more time on supportive exploration to strengthen coping resources and relationships.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow people to access consistent support without needing to travel, and they make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, career challenges, self-esteem, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to build skills and identify practical steps toward client goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience across outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential programs, and an emergency shelter.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the VA LCSW number 0904009335 and practices in Virginia.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Services are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English