Laura Hopf, LMHC

Laura Hopf is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with six years of clinical experience, and she describes this work as her second career and life purpose. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she has delivered direct therapy and behavioral counseling to youth, caregivers, teens, and adults presenting with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, gender identity questions, learning differences, and relationship struggles.

Her clinical background spans multiple settings, including community mental health agencies and day treatment programs, with experience in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services. This variety has informed a flexible, person-centered approach that honors each client’s history and relational context. Laura views individuals as shaped by their closest relationships, family systems, and environmental influences, and she aims to engage with compassion, respect, and warmth.

Her therapeutic style is integrative and holistic, drawing from Person-Centered, Gestalt, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Dialectical Behavioral therapies. That blend allows her to tailor interventions to a client’s goals - whether the focus is insight and growth or symptom relief and improved daily functioning. She prioritizes meeting clients where they are without judgment and collaborates with them to identify what will work best for their needs and objectives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Laura Hopf integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness-based strategies to address a range of concerns in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood challenges, offering clear skills for day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulse control, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that support stress reduction, improved focus, and a gentler relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so that therapy stays practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Laura is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and engage in consistent work toward personal goals with a licensed professional.