About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Trauma and abuse
About Laura
Laura Cole is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Minnesota with 14 years of clinical therapy experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family challenges, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
She helps people who are managing panic, mood concerns, or the effects of past trauma. She also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and sexual or social anxiety. Sessions include practical conversation about what is happening now and what might help next.
Her way of working is direct and collaborative. She listens for the immediate problem and then tries small, practical steps to reduce distress. That might mean trying new communication habits, addressing painful memories at a manageable pace, or developing tools to cope with panic or intense emotions.
Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a long career in mental health. She has experience across a range of presentations including depression, bipolar disorder, and substance concerns alongside family and relationship stress. Her background supports clear, structured work rather than vague theory.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and regular check-ins. To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first session, where she and the client decide on next steps together.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions function
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is trauma-informed work that helps people process painful memories slowly and reduce their hold on daily life. This kind of work is useful for post-traumatic stress, abuse recovery, and intense emotional reactions.Another typical approach is skills-based therapy that targets symptoms like panic, anxiety, or mood swings through specific exercises and behavioral strategies. That work emphasizes repeated practice and simple tools to manage overwhelming feelings and improve communication within close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She and the client will decide together which techniques fit the person's needs, goals, and pace. That decision is reviewed as progress is made and as circumstances change.
The site lists how to begin but does not specify session formats in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions will be by video, phone, or another method. Online sessions can make it easier to fit regular appointments into a busy household, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work and parenting demands.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, chronic pain or illness, and mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens, outlines clear next steps, and tries manageable tools to reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 14 years of professional therapy experience and a total mental health career spanning three decades.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LICSW licensed in Minnesota.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.