Laura Hank, LCSW

Laura Hank is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, parenting strain, relationship concerns, trauma and ADHD. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on helping clients build everyday skills to feel steadier and more in control.

Her style is straightforward and warm. Sessions are practical and aimed at small, useful changes. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Clients can expect tools they can try between sessions to manage mood, worry, and self‑esteem.

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches ways to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on Client‑Centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective and Solution‑Focused techniques to set short‑term goals. Mindfulness strategies are added when grounding and present‑moment skills will help reduce intense emotions.

She brings 15 years of experience across school settings, telehealth, and community outpatient programs. That background informs a practical approach that fits daily life. Sessions use language that parents and young adults can understand, with an emphasis on real-world steps.

Therapy is offered in English and is available through online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits your timing.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Laura often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, social fears, and mood-related patterns. She also uses Client‑Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities so goals grow from what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and daily routines, then suggest which methods to try first. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or goals change.

Online formats offer practical advantages for many people. Video calls let therapists and clients see each other and use worksheets or screen sharing during sessions. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and text‑based messaging make it easier to keep momentum between appointments and to reach out with brief updates or questions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep working on skills in everyday life.