Works with
How Laura works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of professional experience in Illinois. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and anger. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Her practice centers on a conversation that fits each person. Laura tailors how she talks and plans treatment to match individual needs. She aims to make sessions practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.
Background and approach
Many clients bring worries about relationships, grief, trauma, or work stress. Laura also helps people facing addiction concerns, parenting strain, intimacy issues, eating problems, attention-related challenges, and career transitions. Sessions address daily struggles and larger life changes alike.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the focus on clear goals and step-by-step progress. Sessions often include skills for managing strong emotions, building confidence, and improving coping strategies. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort.
For people new to therapy, Laura explains options and next steps in plain language. She supports each person through the early steps of change and toward more manageable days. Her practice offers multiple ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Laura's practice.
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions that fit your life
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills. One approach emphasizes emotion regulation and coping strategies to help people manage strong feelings like anger and anxiety. This involves learning short exercises and step-by-step ways to respond differently when emotions run high.Another approach centers on building self-esteem and motivation through small, achievable goals and regular check-ins. These methods help people notice progress, increase confidence, and tackle avoidance or low energy that can come with depression or stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and comfortable. This means techniques may change over time as needs and progress evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick, flexible ways to touch base and practice skills between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and motivation problems, plus grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She focuses on straightforward, practical conversations and tailors plans to each person. Sessions emphasize clear goals and usable skills.
How much experience does she have?
Laura has over 15 years of professional work experience as a clinician in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.