Laura Marshall

Laura Marshall is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She has 15 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, trauma, and the everyday pressures of life. Laura focuses on practical steps people can use now to feel steadier and more able to cope with life changes.

She works in clear, down-to-earth language and helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts. From there she teaches ways to shift thinking and build healthier habits. Sessions typically include small, doable tools that people can practice between meetings.

Laura’s background includes work with teens and young adults and a range of common concerns such as mood disorders, self-harm, substance use, and body image. Over the years she has combined approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, trauma-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to match what each person needs.

She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s pace. Laura helps people set realistic goals and track small changes that matter. Her approach aims to make therapy feel useful and manageable for busy lives.

People who choose Laura often want clear tools for stress, better ways to handle strong emotions, or support after difficult experiences. If coping with life changes feels overwhelming, she helps break that work into simple next steps.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Laura commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy along with motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and testing them against reality to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy works on processing difficult memories and reducing their day-to-day impact. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking, as the original profile does not specify which online or in-person options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills learned in sessions during their ordinary day. Ask about available formats and scheduling details when you set up your first appointment.