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Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter, LCSW

Therapist in California

Patient guidance for stress and self esteem

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25 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Self esteem work

About Laura

Laura Hunter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and on building stronger self esteem and confidence. Laura listens without judgment and aims to create a calm space where clients can speak openly about what matters to them.

She helps people who are struggling with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Sessions often include talking through communication problems and working on practical steps to improve closeness and understanding. Laura also supports people who face motivation issues and the everyday effects of ADHD.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients identify small, achievable goals and practices to try between sessions. Conversations are geared toward clear strategies and realistic changes rather than long lectures or abstract theory.

Many clients come to address guilt, shame, or ongoing worry. Laura offers steady guidance while people sort out difficult feelings and decisions. She encourages gentle self-reflection and practical habits that build resilience over time.

To begin, she asks people to take a first step and reach out. That initial action is treated as an important sign of readiness, and subsequent appointments focus on what the client hopes to change and how to get there.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical habits. Cognitive-style approaches look at thoughts and beliefs to reduce worry and boost self esteem by testing and changing thinking patterns. Behavioral techniques focus on small, doable actions such as scheduling manageable tasks, practicing communication skills, and building routines that support motivation and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels useful, trying methods in sessions, and adjusting plans as needed so the approach fits real life.

For practical arrangements, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people practice skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, motivation, self esteem, and challenges related to ADHD. Communication problems, guilt, and shame are also areas she addresses.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and direct, focused on open conversation and practical steps. She emphasizes clear goals and small changes that clients can try between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What do I do to get started?

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

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