- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Attachment issues
About Laura
Laura Pennelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Laura also focuses on issues like attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, financial worries, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach keeps conversations direct and practical. She listens to how problems show up day to day, then helps people try new ways of coping. Sessions often include skills training, problem-solving, and attention to close relationships that shape emotions and choices.
Laura uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and emotionally-focused therapy. That mix is used to address mood problems, impulsivity, communication struggles, and feelings of isolation. She aims to balance talking through patterns with practicing concrete skills between sessions.
People who come for help with midlife shifts, breakup or divorce, caregiver burnout, or chronic health stress get a focus on immediate concerns and next steps. Money and control issues are explored alongside emotions and relationship patterns. The tone is straightforward and aimed at making progress on practical problems.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how close relationships affect feelings and behavior. Online sessions using this approach gently map relationship patterns and help clients try different ways of connecting or setting boundaries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online setting it is used to identify unhelpful thinking, test new beliefs, and practice small behavioral experiments between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift as practical goals become clearer.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit into a workday, avoid travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online meetings also make it easier to continue work when health or caregiving duties make leaving home difficult. The therapist and client will agree on a format and schedule that best fits daily life and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She combines listening with skills work and problem-solving tailored to everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with mental health and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.