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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Laura
Laura Pennelle, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, has 10 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her practice also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control problems, and concerns around impulsivity and isolation.
She uses a mix of approaches and keeps sessions focused and practical. Conversations center on the client’s immediate concerns and on small, usable strategies for coping. Laura emphasizes listening and adapting the conversation to what feels most useful in the moment.
Her methods include attachment-based work to look at patterns from early relationships, client-centered methods that follow the client’s pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical methods for emotion regulation, and emotionally-focused work for relationship and attachment concerns. These are used as tools to address the issues named above.
Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns, and practicing skills to respond differently. She helps people weigh options and try new ways of coping when facing decisions like separation or financial stress. The focus is on clear steps and steady progress.
Laura accepts clients in English and works with people from within and outside the United States. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It helps people notice recurring interaction cycles and try new responses in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s experience and pace, letting the client guide what to address each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) links thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as the work proceeds so the plan fits the person’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use online meetings to teach and practice skills, review homework, and work through relationship patterns during scheduled sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, client-centered conversations and adapts sessions to what the client needs. Techniques include attachment work, CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts clients from outside the United States.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.