Laura Herp , LCSW

Laura Herp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, survivors of trauma and abuse, and people experiencing depression. Her background blends clinical skill with an emphasis on practical coping strategies and emotional resilience.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversation and treatment plans to fit unique needs and circumstances. Laura emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, helping clients identify realistic steps toward greater well-being while honoring their values and pace.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Laura provides steady support throughout that process. Her practice focuses on tailoring interventions to the individual so that therapy aligns with each client’s goals, strengths, and challenges. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker - she brings clinical training and two decades of experience to her work with clients in Kentucky.

Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems for Remote Care

Mindfulness Therapy helps clients build present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. Through guided attention and gentle exercises, this approach supports people in responding to challenges with greater calm and clarity rather than reactivity.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore the different parts of their inner experience - for example wounded, protective, or critical parts - and learn how those parts relate to one another. IFS can be helpful for addressing trauma responses, patterns in relationships, and longstanding emotional struggles by promoting internal understanding and healing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Laura Herp collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.