Laura Hattrup , LSCSW, LCSW

Laura Hattrup supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, exhaustion, or the desire for meaningful change. She recognizes that reaching out for help can feel daunting, and she approaches each person with empathy, encouraging clients to build on their existing strengths and resilience while learning practical ways to cope. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps people discover tools to increase joy and improve quality of life.

With 16 years of experience working with diverse populations, Laura has provided care to children, adults, individuals, and families addressing mental health concerns, grief and loss, low self-image, and major life transitions. Her work focuses on helping clients process painful emotions and develop healthier coping strategies so they can move forward after difficult experiences.

Laura holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials - LSCSW stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting her clinical training and experience in social work. She strives to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where people can use their voice, identify strengths, and take steps toward a more balanced life.

Approaches and online options for supportive care

Laura commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting therapeutic relationship where the client's perspectives guide the work - this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore emotions and make choices that align with their values. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and teach concrete coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she employs to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management strategies that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Laura works collaboratively with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Laura is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to access support from home or elsewhere. These options provide flexibility in how clients connect and allow therapists and licensed professionals to focus on effective treatment that fits each person's life.