- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT skills
About Laura
Laura Lathan is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Alabama with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life changes, and she also supports parents handling stress while caring for children. She lists life purpose among her focuses and helps people who feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next.
Laura describes therapy as a place to learn skills rather than a process of being fixed. Sessions focus on managing conflict, handling intense emotions, and building practical tools. She emphasizes clear, usable strategies that people can apply between meetings.
Her work includes helping people understand how their thoughts affect mood and behavior. She uses exercises that challenge unhelpful thinking and teaches concrete skills for handling strong feelings. The aim is to help clients recognize patterns and try different ways of responding to stress.
For parents, she offers guidance on supporting a child while also addressing the parent's own needs and stress. That often involves communication techniques and strategies to reduce overwhelm. She encourages combining professional knowledge with the client's personal experience to find workable steps forward.
Laura prefers straightforward conversation and short practical assignments between sessions. People who want clear tools for coping with anxiety, improving communication, or clarifying what matters next may find her style helpful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Practical approaches and remote sessions
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts affect mood and behavior. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative ways of thinking that can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for high-stress moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Laura collaborates with each person to try methods that match their goals and daily life. Together they assess what helps most and make adjustments over time so the approach fits the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote meetings helpful for maintaining continuity between appointments and practicing skills in their regular routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, coping with life changes, and related issues such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking, using exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build emotion-management techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and holds the LICSW credential.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
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, use the crisis numbers.