- Focus on stress relief
- Body-mind tools
- Collaborative planning
About Laurie
Laurie Hatcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with over ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Laurie draws on her graduate training in social work and mind-body medicine to shape her work. She blends talk-based strategies with techniques that connect the body and emotions to reduce tension and improve mood. She also brings experience addressing caregiver stress, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Sessions emphasize collaboration. Laurie works with each person to pick strategies that fit their daily life. That can mean building realistic coping skills, improving communication, or setting small goals to restore balance and motivation.
People who come for panic or anxiety concerns can expect short-term tools for managing intense moments alongside longer-term work to address underlying patterns. Laurie also supports those dealing with grief, life direction, and recurring mood shifts.
Her style is practical and compassionate. She aims to help people strengthen self-love, work through relationship patterns, and find clearer priorities. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Laurie integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mind-body methods to address anxiety and stress. One common approach she uses focuses on skills training for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding strategies to reduce intense symptoms and practicing small behavioral steps to build confidence. Another approach links body-based practices with emotion work, using breath, movement, or awareness exercises to lower overall tension and support mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will review your goals, symptom patterns, and daily routine to decide which techniques to try first. This collaborative process means plans can shift as progress is made and new needs appear.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also accommodate quieter sessions without being on camera or shorter phone-style conversations if that better suits your day. Ask about session length and cadence when you match so arrangements fit your life and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laurie help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Laurie uses a collaborative, practical style that mixes talk therapy with mind-body techniques to reduce anxiety and restore balance.
How much experience does she have?
Laurie has more than 10 years of professional therapy experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.