Laura Henckler, LCSW

Laura Henckler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine who brings 17 years of professional experience to her work. She specializes in helping people navigate depression, stress and anxiety, self esteem and motivation, and the practical challenges that accompany life changes. Laura also works with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional intimacy so partners can reconnect and move forward together.

Her approach is tailored to each person and couple, focusing on the specific needs, goals, and values they bring to therapy. She emphasizes creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment and where clients can explore new ways of coping and building confidence. Laura uses practical strategies alongside empathic support to help clients identify steps that fit their daily lives.

Seeking help is a courageous decision, and Laura views her role as a supportive partner in the process of change. She aims to empower people to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life and looks forward to working collaboratively with those ready to take the next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, and strengthening motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete techniques to change them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and building coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is helpful for people facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods feel most fitting for their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access a licensed professional from home or work. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy in formats that suit their day-to-day life.