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Laura Denham-Evans

Laura Denham-Evans

LCSW

Therapist · California · 10+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for everyday struggles

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  • Client-centered listening
  • Goal-focused work
  • Practical tools

About Laura

Laura Denham-Evans is a California licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and the effects of trauma and loss. She works with people dealing with parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, ADHD, and major life changes. Her tone is respectful and straightforward, aimed at someone scrolling on a phone who needs practical support.

She uses a plainspoken approach in sessions. Conversations and plans are shaped around what each person needs most. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through what’s most pressing in the moment.

Laura draws on client-centered ideas to create a warm, listening space. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and form new behavior patterns. Solution-focused strategies help people set short-term goals and notice small changes that build momentum.

Her practice includes support for caregiving stress, blended family tensions, workplace issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life and hospice related matters. She emphasizes communication skills, forgiveness work, and managing grief in ways that fit daily life.

With ten years of professional experience, Laura aims for clear, usable tools rather than long explanations. She encourages people to take the first step and offers a collaborative path forward tailored to what matters most to them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Laura uses client-centered work to prioritize each person’s voice, listening for what matters most and responding with empathy and respect. This approach helps with building trust, improving communication, and clarifying personal values.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and mood concerns because it offers clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Solution-focused techniques help set short-term, achievable goals and track small changes over time. This approach can be helpful when someone wants focused, practical steps to improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting plans, and using practical tools that fit a person’s life.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins or full-length conversations depending on what works best for the person.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 64324
NPI
1619055167

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Laura help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens closely, tailors conversations to each person, and focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people in clinical settings.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not taking international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients.

How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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