- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospice experience
About Laura
Laura Bollin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, career questions, and life-purpose concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations rather than labels or tests.
She approaches problems by looking at the full picture people bring to therapy. That includes emotional responses, relationships, work pressures, and spiritual or faith concerns when relevant. Her background includes counseling in hospice and hospital settings, which shaped how she talks about grief, end-of-life matters, and compassion fatigue.
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on modeling and everyday coping skills so clients can practice changes between sessions. The work tends to be focused and action-oriented, with room for values and meaning when those topics come up.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, problem-solving, and tools to manage symptoms like social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, or workplace stress. She also helps people navigating divorce, attachment or codependency issues, and feelings of isolation.
Outside her clinical work she identifies as a spouse and Christian, and she spends time outdoors and reading. Her approach is influenced by those life roles and by years working with bereavement and hospice care.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that keep them stuck and to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can make goal-setting and skill practice clear during sessions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel ambivalent about change. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to help clarify what matters and to build motivation for chosen steps forward.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Laura collaborates with clients to decide whether CBT techniques, motivational strategies, or a combination will best fit their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time as needs shift.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten routine check-ins, reduce travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals generally use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, career questions, life purpose, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and workplace problems.
How does she approach feelings of being stuck?
Her style uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful thoughts and to support small behavior changes that can create forward movement.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of clinical experience, including work in counseling, hospice, and hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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