Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Laura Hackman, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 72957
- NPI
- 1881142339
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Laura supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Self esteem work
- Depression support
About Laura
Laura Hackman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on common day-to-day concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Laura also works with caregiver stress, control issues, feelings of isolation or loneliness, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and self-love difficulties.
Her style is practical and straightforward. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them clear small obstacles first. Sessions often focus on identifying what gets in the way and testing changes that fit into a client's routine.
Laura prioritizes concrete steps over abstract talk. Conversations aim to uncover strengths clients already have and apply them to current challenges. She helps people build confidence with doable actions rather than long theoretical plans.
In sessions she listens for patterns that reinforce worry, low mood, or avoidance. Then she and the client try new ways of coping and measuring results. Progress is checked in short, tangible ways so clients can see what is working.
Her approach is steady and work-focused, with attention to how family life, jobs, health, and finances affect mood and stress. Laura expects active participation from clients and offers clear, practical suggestions to apply between sessions.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Laura draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is behavioral activation, which helps people break cycles of low mood by scheduling small, manageable activities that increase engagement and positive feedback. This method is useful when depression makes it hard to get started on daily tasks.Another often-used method targets anxious patterns by testing unhelpful beliefs through gradual experiments. These steps reduce avoidance and build confidence in confronting fears. That approach is aimed at everyday worries and repeated anxious reactions rather than diagnostic labels.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals, routines, and comfort level. The choice of methods is adjusted over time based on what the client reports and what shows measurable change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and making it possible to schedule meetings around work or caregiving demands. Discussing preferences for session length, pacing, and interaction style is part of the first meetings so sessions match everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, control issues, isolation or loneliness, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, action-oriented style that looks for small changes clients can try between sessions. Conversations focus on strengths and realistic steps rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience. That background includes helping people manage everyday stress and mood concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice and licensure are based in that state.
What languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the clients location.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers