Laura Braswell, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding practical life change
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- Values driven
- Practical skills
- Warm and direct
About Laura
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood struggles. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Clients come for help with parenting challenges, life transitions, and problems with sleep, eating, anger, or self-esteem.
Laura uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. She leans on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking. She brings acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Attachment-based and client-centered methods guide how she builds trust in the room.
Sessions focus on practical, everyday change. Laura helps set realistic goals, practice new ways of relating, and build coping skills people can use between meetings. She also draws on mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.
Her style is direct and warm. She invites collaboration and aims to meet people where they are. For those coping with midlife questions, career crossroads, or shifts in family roles, she offers steady support and straightforward strategies to move forward.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Laura often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps forward. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, depression and for people feeling aimless during midlife transitions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into easier pieces so people can practice changes between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and style. That collaboration helps shape session plans and homework so they feel manageable.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which options are available when you schedule. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, and make it easier to continue work when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar mood struggles, plus grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues. Other focuses include parenting, sleep and eating challenges and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and collaborative. Sessions aim for clear goals, practical skills, and mindful awareness you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laura has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. She also holds a Masters of Divinity with counseling focus.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from Florida and holds the LCSW credential listed as FL LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.