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Laura Husband

Compassionate LCSW guiding families through change

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Kentucky, Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Laura

Laura Husband is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns and helps people who are stressed, anxious, or facing depression find clearer ways forward. She speaks English and practices in Illinois.

Her style is warm and person-centered. She prioritizes a trusting relationship and listens first to understand each family's situation. Sessions are practical and aimed at immediate relief as well as long-term change.

Background and approach

Laura has significant experience in trauma work, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse or assault. She also supports people dealing with grief, anger, sleep problems, mood disorders, and caregiver stress. LGBT and gender-diverse clients receive affirming care.

She draws on several therapy methods to match what a client needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offer skill-based tools for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. Mindfulness and client-centered techniques help people stay grounded and feel heard.

Her approach also includes motivational interviewing and emotion-focused strategies to help families improve communication and resolve conflicts. Laura uses what works for each person rather than a single fixed plan. Sessions can use video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging, which lets parents fit therapy into busy schedules.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the service's tools.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors that increase anxiety or depression. CBT is action-oriented and often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. DBT strategies can be helpful for strong emotions, anger, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the problem, and adjust plans as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for families and parents with busy schedules. Video calls let people work face-to-face from home, while phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care during life changes and to practice new skills between sessions.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laura address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, grief, sleep issues, anger, self esteem, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. She focuses on building trust, teaching skills, and using agreed-upon strategies like CBT and DBT to address symptoms and improve family dynamics.
What experience does she bring?
She has 17 years working in community mental health settings, including extensive experience with trauma and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, licensed in Illinois (IL LCSW 149.041051) and Kentucky (KY LCSW 3998), and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Kentucky, Illinois
Languages
English

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