- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and panic
About Laura
Laura Cole is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and people coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as guilt and shame, attachment and abandonment struggles, and chronic illness or pain.
Her work is plain and conversational. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep difficulties active, and trying small, practical steps to change how things feel day to day. She pays attention to how relationships, past hurts, and life transitions shape present reactions and choices.
Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She helps people make sense of overwhelming feelings, learn ways to respond differently, and practice new ways of communicating. Therapy may include looking at thoughts that fuel guilt or shame and testing out more balanced perspectives in everyday situations.
Her background combines many years in mental health work with clinical practice in Minnesota. The LICSW credential indicates clinical social work licensure in Minnesota. She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients at this time.
Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they fit personal needs.
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that keep people stuck; this helps with anxiety, panic, and the negative self-judgments that feed shame. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and building calmer responses; this can be useful for stress, mood swings, and trauma-related reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods that suit the issue, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means methods can shift as needs and preferences become clearer.
The original biography does not state which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help therapy fit everyday life without changing the core clinical work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment concerns, chronic pain and mood disorders.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people talk through the thoughts and memories that keep guilt or shame active and practices small behavioral steps to test different responses. The goal is to notice patterns and try clear, realistic alternatives.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as noted, and a broader mental health career spanning several decades. That experience informs how she works with complex emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LICSW, which is a licensed independent clinical social worker credential in Minnesota. Her practice is located in Minnesota.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates will be provided during the intake process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.