- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative approach
- Respectful listening
About Laura
Laura Cole is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She has 14 years in clinical practice and a total mental health career that spans 30 years. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, panic, relationship strain, family problems, trauma, and big life changes. Laura aims to treat people with respect and compassion and to make the first steps feel manageable.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens to what matters most and then shapes conversations and goals around a person’s daily life. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings and on small, achievable steps toward feeling better. Laura frames therapy as a partnership rather than a lecture.
Over time she helps people sort through patterns like attachment worries, abandonment fears, shame or guilt, and isolation. She also addresses chronic pain, mood concerns, and issues that arise after trauma. Work may include improving communication, managing impulsivity, or finding purpose after major changes.
Laura emphasizes practical tools alongside thoughtful conversation. She adapts the pace to fit each person and balances coping strategies with deeper exploration of beliefs and relationships. She encourages people to notice progress, even when it comes in small increments.
People who choose her can expect clear explanations and a plan tailored to their needs. Starting therapy is framed as a series of small steps, and Laura offers steady support along the way.
Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills with thoughtful conversation. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies, grounding techniques, and gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. These tools aim to make daily life more manageable and to reduce the intensity of panic episodes.A second approach emphasizes work on relationships and attachment. This involves identifying patterns in how people relate to others, improving communication, and practicing new ways of asking for support. That work helps with loneliness, abandonment fears, and ongoing relationship stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan based on what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. It can also let someone choose a shorter session or a different time when work or caregiving demands make an in-person visit hard to arrange.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic, relationship strain, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, chronic illness, attachment and social anxiety.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Laura listens first, then builds goals and teaches coping skills you can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of licensed clinical practice and a mental health career spanning 30 years in total.
Where is Laura licensed and located?
Laura holds a Minnesota LICSW and is based in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working with Laura?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.