Laura Powers, LCSW

Laura Powers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University at Buffalo, earned in 2009, and more than a decade of experience in mental health care. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy and work with complex emotional and relational concerns.

She has supported individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, mood disorders, and parenting and relationship challenges. Her practice emphasizes building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship and fostering greater self-awareness so clients can navigate life’s difficulties with more clarity. Laura approaches each person with warmth, compassion, and an open, non-judgmental stance.

Her counseling style draws on several practical techniques, including cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness and DBT-informed skills, solution-focused strategies, and a person-centered perspective that keeps the client’s goals and values at the center. Whether someone is coping with a difficult period, seeking change, or simply needs an attentive listener, Laura offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Laura Powers

Laura Powers blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, person-focused stance to support clients through online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, incorporates mindfulness and practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for emotion regulation and relationship challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and aligning treatment with the client’s values so that the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a source of change.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and may integrate techniques as the work evolves. This partnership helps tailor care to what will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from a licensed professional regardless of local constraints.