Laura Marshall

Calm, practical, skills-focused therapy

LCSW Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Marshall is an LCSW who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into practical, goal-oriented work to help clients change unhelpful thinking and develop healthier coping skills.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, she draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and substance-related issues. Her practice emphasizes learning concrete strategies that can be used in daily life while attending to emotional healing and resilience.

She also brings experience addressing a broad range of related struggles, including ADHD, eating and body image concerns, self-harm, grief and major life transitions, relationship and communication problems, and issues around self-esteem, guilt, and shame. Laura uses methods from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside CBT, tailoring sessions to what a person needs most.

Based in Florida, she offers services in English and works with people seeking to make practical changes, build coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with clearer thinking and greater self-compassion.

Applying CBT and DBT Online for Practical Change

Laura Marshall commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication. Motivational Interviewing is used to support readiness for change and to strengthen motivation when working on issues like addiction or behavior change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; the therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust techniques as progress is made, keeping work practical and client-focused.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to receive consistent support while balancing work, school, or caregiving responsibilities, and they allow for ongoing skills practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem struggles, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

The approach is primarily cognitive behavioral therapy supplemented by techniques from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to teach skills and address emotional patterns.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 15 years of experience delivering therapy and has worked with clients across many presenting concerns over that time.

Where is the therapist licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW9556.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

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

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shame Mood disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English