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Entry 229617California / United States

Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter, LCSW

California 25 years in practice

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LCSW helping with stress and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem

About Laura

LCSW in California with 25 years of clinical experience, Laura Hunter helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges. She works directly with individuals on communication problems, guilt and shame, and motivation. Her practice centers on practical conversations about what is happening now and what a person wants to change.

Laura focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. Sessions include talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. She encourages straightforward feedback so sessions stay focused on the client’s immediate concerns.

Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. She uses methods that help people notice thinking patterns and test new ways of relating to others. These techniques are applied in ways that fit everyday life and daily routines.

With many years of practice, Laura has worked with a wide range of adults facing persistent stress and relationship difficulties. She emphasizes practical problem solving and clearer communication when people feel stuck or overwhelmed. Her experience includes supporting people who struggle with shame or low motivation.

People who choose her work can expect straightforward discussion, clear goals, and regular check-ins on progress. To begin, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and an initial scheduling step so a first session can be arranged.

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How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions

Many people find it helpful to use structured, evidence-based techniques in therapy. One common approach focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives in daily life. This helps reduce anxiety and improves decision-making. Another approach concentrates on communication skills - practicing clearer ways to express needs and repair misunderstandings. That method is useful for relationship and intimacy concerns as well as for reducing guilt and shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals, needs, and preferences and together you will identify which techniques to try first. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on what is helpful in early sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. They can also allow sessions that do not require being on camera or that use less bandwidth, depending on what you prefer. Ask about specific session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so the setup matches your routine.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemADHD

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, communication problems, guilt and shame.

What is her therapy style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to spot patterns and try behavior changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, relationships and motivation.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with that credential in that state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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.

Laura Hunter

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