Laura Leatherman, LCSW

Laura Leatherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings 12 years of experience helping people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, or facing conflicts in relationships. She talks with clients about practical steps they can take to feel steadier and more in control.

Laura’s work focuses on everyday problems like sleep trouble, anger, parenting strain, and career stress. She also supports people coping with trauma, ADHD, and life changes such as midlife shifts or pregnancy and childbirth. Her approach is respectful and nonjudgmental, centering on each person’s needs and goals.

She draws on client-centered methods to build a strong working relationship, and uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns that keep problems going. Solution-focused strategies help clients find concrete, short-term steps to improve their day-to-day life. Laura has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, a residential program, and an emergency shelter over her career.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations aimed at practical change. She emphasizes listening first, then working together to set realistic goals. The goal is steady progress you can notice between sessions.

Because session formats are not specified in the biography, readers should confirm current session options before booking. To start, people typically complete a matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

How these approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, accepting relationship so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs steady support to sort out values, goals, or painful experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. It is useful for people who want concrete strategies for specific problems like communication issues or caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to join from a different location. Licensed professionals use these formats to help clients keep momentum between sessions and apply strategies in daily life.