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- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospice experience
About Laura
Laura Bollin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) with 14 years of clinical experience in Washington. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Laura focuses on practical skills and clear conversations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people identify unhelpful thinking, build coping strategies, and move toward realistic goals. She also draws on experience from hospice, hospital, and counseling settings when end-of-life and bereavement issues arise.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Boise State University and years of practice in clinical and hospice environments. The LICSW and LCSW credentials indicate clinical social work licensure in her region. She describes herself as a spouse, Christian, ally, outdoors person, animal lover, and reader.
In sessions she focuses on concrete tools rather than abstract talk. That can include problem-focused CBT techniques, motivational interviewing to clarify and strengthen goals, and modeling practical skills when helpful. Topics she commonly addresses include attachment and codependency concerns, divorce and separation, forgiveness work, isolation and loneliness, and workplace stress.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and step-by-step coping skills may find her approach a good fit. To begin, follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build internal motivation. In practice this means short focused conversations that uncover personal goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to shift them. CBT tasks often include tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing new behaviors between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit the issue, goals, and preferences. That may mean prioritizing skill-based CBT exercises for anxiety, or using motivational techniques to support change in work or relationship areas.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the exact format offered. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions when a quieter setting or less screen time is needed. Licensed professionals aim to make the work practical and usable in day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, career issues, compassion fatigue, and related topics such as attachment, codependency, divorce, and loneliness.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her documented approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She applies these to practical skill building and goal-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in counseling, hospice, and hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.