- Anxiety
- Relationship stress
- Guilt and shame
About Laura
Laura Hawkins is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also addresses concerns tied to abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Many people who seek her help present as high-functioning but feel overwhelmed inside. Laura focuses on helping them notice patterns that keep them stuck and teaching practical skills to manage intense feelings. Sessions are collaborative and focused on usable tools, not just talking through problems.
Her work draws on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, skills from dialectical behavior approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-focused work. These methods are used to calm the nervous system, reduce unhelpful thinking, and improve relationship interactions. Laura describes her style as structured, practical, and creative.
In a session she will help identify repetitive thoughts and behaviors, practice concrete coping skills, and try ways of relating that feel different. She often blends short skill-building work with attention to how past experiences shape current patterns. The emphasis is on changes a person can use day to day.
Laura works in English. She does not accept international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the site.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Laura commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In practice this means identifying specific thoughts that fuel guilt or rumination and trying small experiments to test them.She also incorporates skills from dialectical behavior approaches to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when interactions with others keep triggering shame or anger.
Attachment-focused work is used to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions. That helps people recognize repeated patterns in relationships and try new ways of relating that feel less triggering.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss different techniques during the first sessions and prioritize what fits the person's goals and preferences. Together they decide which skills to practice and when to shift focus.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find it convenient for practicing skills in everyday contexts while keeping therapy part of a normal routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and addresses related issues such as attachment, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses structured, practical methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then teaches skills to manage intense feelings and change relational habits.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of experience working with adults on anxiety, OCD, trauma, burnout, and relationship and attachment concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and practices with that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.