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Laura Husband

Laura Husband

LCSW

Therapist · Illinois · 17+ years of experience

Calm guidance for strong emotions

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  • Compassionate listener
  • Practical skills focus
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

About Laura

Laura Husband is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience working in community mental health. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and approaches sessions with compassion and respect.

Laura’s work focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. She listens closely to understand what matters most and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions emphasize learning skills to cope with strong emotions, improve sleep, and reduce conflict at home.

Her background includes long experience supporting people who have lived through trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse or assault. She draws on therapies that guide people toward stability and clearer thinking after painful events. Laura also supports those dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to identity and relationships.

In sessions she blends client-centered care with specific tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing are used to build motivation and steady attention. The result is a collaborative plan that combines what matters most to the client with practical techniques to try between visits.

People working with Laura can expect straightforward talk, step-by-step skill building, and an emphasis on safety and respect. She frames progress as small, steady changes that add up over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, Illinois

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the relationship and on listening without judgment. It helps people feel understood and shapes therapy to their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches clear strategies for changing them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That can mean trying skill-based tools first or spending time building trust before moving to problem-solving techniques.

The biography does not list session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel by removing commute time. It also lets people use short check-ins, focus on written tools between visits, or choose a session style that feels manageable for their energy and schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Kentucky)
LCSW · No. 3998
License (Illinois)
LCSW · No. 149.041051
NPI
1063705705

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 concerns does Laura address?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, parenting challenges, relationship issues, trauma, sleep problems, and mood or attention concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and person-centered while also teaching specific skills. She combines listening with practical techniques to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

What is her clinical background?

Laura has 17 years of experience in community mental health and has worked with people affected by a wide range of symptoms and trauma.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois and Kentucky as an LCSW, with practice based in Illinois.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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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