- ACT
- CBT
- DBT skills
About Laura
Laura Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience based in Pennsylvania. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, career questions, ADHD, and life changes. She also emphasizes self-love as part of everyday mental health work.
In sessions she focuses on building a working relationship and setting clear, practical goals. Conversations aim to identify patterns that keep someone stuck. That can mean noticing thought patterns, relationship habits, or ways of coping that no longer help.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods including acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavior strategies, dialectical skills, motivational techniques, and a client-centered stance. She uses these tools to help people change unhelpful thinking, manage strong emotions, and make steady behavioral shifts in daily life.
People can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations that balance emotional exploration with actionable steps. Typical work includes learning skills to handle intense feelings, practicing new responses in relationships, and building confidence after setbacks. Sessions also look at practical routines that support better mood and clearer decision making.
Laura frames therapy as collaborative coaching and clinical work. She helps people set measurable targets and tracks progress. The emphasis is on concrete changes that reduce recurring frustration and improve how someone handles anger and stress in everyday situations.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for ongoing stress, recurring anger, and situations where someone wants a different relationship with strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical for breaking cycles of rumination, reducing workplace frustration, and handling conflict more calmly.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining ACT strategies with CBT exercises or adding dialectical skills for emotion regulation as needed.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time so therapy feels more consistent. Licensed professionals often use these options to help people practice new skills in real life and to maintain momentum between meetings. If you want to know specific formats supported, check the session details when scheduling.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues are addressed?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel growing resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or live with someone else's anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Work is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine emotional exploration with skills practice and goal setting.
How many years has she practiced?
She has eight years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with anxiety, trauma, eating concerns, addiction, depression, and relationships.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LCSW credentials in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.