Laurie Hatcher, LCSW

Laurie Hatcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 10 years of professional therapy experience. She holds master’s degrees in social work and in mind-body medicine, and she is also a certified addictions professional and a certified Qiqong instructor, qualifications that inform a holistic approach to care. As an LCSW Laurie is licensed to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy; her mind-body training and Qiqong certification bring movement and breath-based practices into sessions when appropriate.

Her work centers on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, rebuild self-esteem, and cope with depression and life transitions. Laurie also focuses on related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and mind-body methods, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Laurie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her practice and approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Through supportive guidance and practical strategies, she helps clients restore balance, strengthen coping skills, and work toward a more positive sense of self and greater independence.

Mind-Body and Evidence-Based Care Delivered Online

Laurie integrates mind-body approaches with clinical practice, bringing techniques that connect breathing, gentle movement, and bodily awareness into therapy to help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. She also offers addiction-informed care rooted in her certification as an addictions professional - this approach focuses on understanding substance-related concerns and building practical skills for recovery and relapse prevention. In addition, Laurie works with attachment-informed perspectives to address relationship patterns, communication problems, and challenges with trust and connection.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and Laurie approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss options, listen to each client’s needs and goals, and adapt methods to fit individual preferences so the plan feels practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving responsibilities, supporting consistent progress without requiring travel.