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Laura Bollin

Laura Bollin, LCSW, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Practical, values-aware support for self esteem

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14 years of experience listed

LCSW, LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Compassionate listener
  • Practical coping tools
  • Values-based care

About Laura

Laura Bollin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing low self esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She brings a calm, listening approach and offers straightforward tools people can try between sessions. Her style combines practical skills with encouragement and respect for each person's values.

She focuses on coping with stress, relationship struggles, workplace issues, and compassion fatigue. People also come to her for support around career decisions, bereavement, and questions of life purpose. Her background includes hospice, hospital, and counseling settings which shaped how she talks about end-of-life care and grief.

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, testable changes. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make a change but feel stuck. She may model skills during a session and give simple homework to practice between meetings.

Laura earned a Master of Social Work from Boise State University and holds the LCSW and LICSW credentials. She frames therapy around faith when clients want that included, and she identifies as an ally to LGBT people.

Outside of work she is a spouse, outdoors person, animal lover, and reader. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her plainspoken, values-aware approach fits their needs before starting therapy.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing work online

Laura commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought that fuel low self esteem or anxiety and to try small, practical changes. CBT sessions focus on identifying one or two concrete thoughts or behaviors to test and then practicing new skills between meetings.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel ambivalent about change. That approach centers on exploring personal values, building motivation, and setting realistic next steps rather than pressuring someone to act immediately.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adapt methods based on what feels useful. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan reflects their needs and preferences.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as options are not specified here. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and it supports practicing real-life skills in day-to-day routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, career concerns, and self esteem issues among other life challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is listening first, then offering practical tools. She uses plain language and may suggest small exercises to try between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

She has 14 years of experience and has worked in counseling, hospice, and hospital settings.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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