Laura Henckler, LCSW

Laura Henckler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and big life transitions. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and midlife questions. Her tone is practical and aimed at people who want clearer next steps.

With 17 years of experience, she draws on straightforward methods to help clients identify what matters and take small steps toward change. Sessions focus on real problems and usable skills rather than jargon. Clients can expect a direct, compassionate partner who listens and offers practical tools.

She works collaboratively to repair communication and rebuild trust in relationships using approaches that address both feelings and behavior. For people struggling with motivation, mood, or attention differences, she aims to find manageable routines and coping strategies that fit daily life.

Laura favors an individualized plan that reflects each person’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes clear goals, measurable progress, and techniques people can use between meetings. The work is paced to match a client’s readiness for change.

She encourages anyone feeling stuck or uncertain to consider reaching out. The first steps are small - naming the problem and deciding on one change to try. From there she helps track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

How therapy approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that feels meaningful. It is useful for stress, midlife decisions, and when motivation feels low. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings are intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit their situation. That means the plan can change over time based on what helps most, and the client is involved in deciding what to try next.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, cut out travel time, and let someone check in from home or during a break at work. Some formats can also be shorter check-ins or focus on skill practice between longer sessions. Ask about available session types when you start the matching process.