Laura Bollin , LCSW, LICSW

Her pronouns are she/her. Laura Bollin is a licensed clinical social worker who combines clinical training, practical experience, and personal compassion to support people facing grief, depression, relationship struggles, and the stresses of daily life. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - professional licenses for advanced clinical social work - and brings 14 years of practice across counseling, hospice, and hospital settings.

Laura uses evidence-informed methods including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and modeling to help clients build coping skills, address attachment and codependency concerns, navigate divorce and separation, and manage workplace and career challenges. Her approach emphasizes both skill-building and empathic listening, drawing on faith when relevant and respecting each person’s values and goals.

She earned a Master’s in Social Work from Boise State University and has worked with individuals experiencing compassion fatigue, end-of-life issues, bereavement, and social anxiety. Outside of her clinical work she identifies as a spouse, Christian, ally, outdoors person, animal lover, and avid reader. Laura offers encouragement, practical tools, and steady support to those ready to explore change, recover from loss, or find greater balance in life.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Laura Bollin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as part of her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, social anxiety, and challenges with self-esteem by teaching practical coping skills and restructuring negative thinking.

Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change. It is a collaborative, person-centered method that supports clients who are facing life transitions, difficulty with self-care, or mixed feelings about important decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals without rearranging a full day. These formats support consistency of care and let clients engage in ways that match their schedules and comfort levels.