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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Caregiver support
About Jo
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 18 years of experience, Jo Laboff helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
Jo also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and mood disorders. She combines clinical social work and psychology training to support people at different life stages. Sessions aim to identify practical steps a person can try and to build on existing strengths.
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Jo explains techniques in everyday language and works with clients to practice skills between visits. She emphasizes realistic, concrete changes rather than abstract ideas.
Jo’s counseling style is relaxed and direct. She listens, helps sort priorities, and suggests coping skills that fit daily life. Conversations are plain and goal-oriented so people leave with specific actions to try.
People come to Jo when they need help managing current stressors, making sense of mood shifts, or facing life transitions. She supports caregivers and older adults dealing with age-related challenges, and she helps people who want tools for impulsivity and mood regulation. The work focuses on what can change now and how to get there.
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How Jo uses therapeutic methods in remote work
Jo often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is practical and focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be helpful for managing impulsivity, strong emotions, and conflict in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jo will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then recommend methods to try. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to practice between sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, remote work can fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits help people try skills in everyday settings and make ongoing work easier to maintain.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career issues. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid back and practical. She listens, helps set concrete goals, and teaches skills to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working in social work and psychology-related roles. That background includes work with adults across the lifespan.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington. Her listed location is Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.