PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LD Portrait of Laura Drucker
Online therapist

Laura Drucker

Thoughtful, practical help for families and relationships

Book with Laura
Credentials
LCSW
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
California, Arkansas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Laura

Laura Drucker is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience. She holds a Master’s in Social Work and an additional Master’s degree in Human Rights. Laura practices from California and brings long-term experience from both independent practice and public mental health settings.

Her style is straightforward and nonjudgmental. She focuses on helping people solve problems, learn new skills, and clarify what matters to them. Sessions emphasize practical steps that can be used between meetings as well as reflection in the moment.

Background and approach

Laura uses a client-centered approach that invites collaboration. She helps clients identify goals, build on existing strengths, and practice skills that support change. Many conversations include values clarification and problem-solving tailored to daily life.

Her work also draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. These methods are used to notice unhelpful patterns and try small, concrete changes. Dialectical behavior therapy strategies may be included when emotion regulation or interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns.

Over a long career Laura has supported people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and a wide range of other concerns. She is experienced with topics such as sexuality, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, multicultural stressors, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is practical, steady, and respectful.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone wants clearer direction and steadier choices in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. It gives concrete tools to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted if something isn’t helping.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels most helpful. Phone sessions can reduce travel time and live chat or text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life and keep momentum between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and sexuality-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental. She focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and values-based problem solving.
What experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience in both independent practice and public mental health settings, and holds a Master’s in Social Work plus a Master’s in Human Rights.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker: CA LCSW 14283 and AR LCSW 12934-C. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
30 years
Licensed
California, Arkansas
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Laura

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point
Book with Laura