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Online therapist

Laura Leadley

Calm, practical help for families and relationships

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Laura

Laura Leadley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and low self-esteem. She listens to each person’s story and helps them find clearer ways forward.

Her style is practical and story-centered. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps identify small changes that can ease daily life. Sessions often focus on improving communication, setting boundaries, and managing emotions so families and relationships feel less tense.

Background and approach

Over her career Laura has helped people facing a wide range of concerns. These include abandonment, attachment issues, blended family matters, codependency, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and substance use problems. She also addresses body image, eating-related issues, control and dependent personality patterns, and feelings of emptiness.

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She draws on narrative approaches to map how personal stories shape behavior, and on solution-focused methods to set achievable goals. She also integrates practical strategies from cognitive and behavioral approaches when helpful.

Laura holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT - with Iowa license number IA LMFT 094152. She conducts sessions in English and practices from Iowa. For parents and partners looking for clear, practical help with family and relationship concerns, she aims to make therapy straightforward and useful.

Evidence-based approaches for online family and relationship work

Laura commonly uses narrative work to help people see how the story they tell about themselves shapes their choices. This approach helps clarify patterns in relationships and family life and supports new ways of reacting and relating.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that target specific, practical steps. Those sessions often center on small, concrete changes that family members can try between meetings to ease conflict and build connection.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and everyday realities. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, to include distant partners or family members, and to use shorter check-ins when a quick conversation will help. The range of formats offers flexibility to match scheduling, comfort, and the type of work a family wants to do together.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family issues, and self-esteem. She also addresses related areas like attachment, blended family problems, and substance use.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is story-centered and practical. She listens to how people describe their situation and helps set small, achievable goals.
How long has she practiced?
Laura has about 20 years of clinical experience working with people on a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with Iowa license IA LMFT 094152, and she practices in Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Iowa
Languages
English

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