- Stress and anxiety
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
About Laura
Laura Hunter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also focuses on communication problems and feelings of guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel less stuck and to improve daily functioning.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people replaying the same problems. She and the client work together to identify small shifts in behavior and thinking that often ease pressure in relationships and reduce anxious thoughts. She pays attention to how past experiences shape present self-blame and shame while also looking for realistic ways to change current interactions.
Over 25 years she has seen a wide range of common life stresses and relational struggles. That experience informs a pragmatic style that balances listening with clear, doable suggestions. People who come because of low confidence or trouble with intimacy often leave with concrete tools to communicate more clearly and to test new behaviors.
Her practice is based in California. Sessions are offered in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and details through the booking process.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and build confidence. This helps when worry or low self-esteem interfere with daily life. Another approach targets relationship and communication patterns by practicing clearer ways to express needs and setting small experiments in conversations to see what changes.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying different techniques and adjusting what’s used as progress and priorities become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for a brief check-in during a work break. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help when a quick, focused conversation is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and communication practice to work in virtual sessions, helping people address guilt, shame, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns without rearranging their whole day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, ADHD, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She listens for how those feelings show up in daily life and relationships and helps clients test small changes to reduce self-blame and improve interactions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with common life stresses and relational struggles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking via the See online therapy options button.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.