Laura Hackman, LCSW

Laura Hackman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low motivation, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings forward existing strengths that can be used to address life challenges. Laura emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that honors clients' goals and the courage it takes to seek change.

Her practice includes focused support for caregiver stress, struggles with control, feelings of isolation or loneliness, and experiences related to pregnancy and childbirth. She also works with clients on building self-love and sustaining motivation through practical strategies and reflective conversation. Clients can expect a supportive therapist who listens, helps identify strengths, and partners with them to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Laura offers therapy in English and works with adults in California. As an LCSW she brings ten years of hands-on experience to her clinical work and is available through multiple online modalities to meet clients where they are.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Laura draws on strengths-based work that helps clients identify and build on personal resources to face stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. This approach focuses on recognizing existing abilities and using them to set practical goals and sustain change. She also incorporates skills-based strategies that teach concrete tools for managing anxiety and improving mood, such as breath work, behavioral activation, and problem-solving techniques that support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they choose or adapt methods that fit the client’s life and challenges. That partnership guides how sessions are structured and which techniques are emphasized.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities. These formats allow clients in California to access consistent support without traveling, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in real time.