Laura Hattrup, LSCSW, LCSW

Laura Hattrup is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials, and she has supported children, adults, individuals, and families through a wide range of mental health concerns and major life events.

Her work focuses on recognizing and building on each person’s strengths, resilience, and practical skills so clients can move toward a better quality of life. Laura combines evidence-informed approaches with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to help clients process grief, cope with change, improve self-esteem, manage anger, and address issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and financial stress.

Clients can expect a supportive environment where healing and practical coping strategies are emphasized alongside personal growth. Laura aims to help people find their voice, increase day-to-day functioning, and regain a sense of hope and balance. She offers tailored care that meets people where they are and encourages collaboration in setting goals and making meaningful changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful and collaborative relationship where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps when someone is seeking direction, support during transitions, or a space to explore feelings without judgment. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these methods to teach present-moment awareness and coping strategies that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Laura offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging are available for ongoing support between meetings. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access care from different locations within Kansas, and maintain continuity of support during changes in schedule or routine.