Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Laura Leatherman, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904009335
- NPI
- 1427502962
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT tools
- Solution-focused work
About Laura
Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and career stress.
Before moving into private work she practiced in outpatient clinics, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter. That range of settings informs a practical approach to everyday problems and to crisis situations. She draws on common-sense strategies that can fit into a busy life.
Laura uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people recognize patterns of thinking and try small behavior changes. She also applies Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress.
Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills you can try between meetings. She pays attention to relationship dynamics, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems when those come up. She also supports people navigating pregnancy and childbirth, midlife transitions, life purpose questions, and social anxiety.
Her tone is direct and nonjudgmental. She aims to build a reliable working relationship and to help clients take practical next steps toward the change they seek.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and reflecting what matters to each person; online sessions can still center those same listening skills and thoughtful reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises and homework to change patterns; that structure adapts well to remote conversations and shared digital worksheets. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable goals and tracks progress week to week, which works well with brief online check-ins.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful based on your goals, current problems, and how you like to work. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find phone check-ins useful for brief updates or when video is difficult, while others prefer longer video meetings for deeper conversation. Ask about the current session setup so therapy can fit into your day-to-day routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting and sleeping problems, ADHD, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, combining Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience working across outpatient clinics, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers