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- CBT methods
- Career concerns
- Caregiver stress
About Laura
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of experience, Laura Hastings helps people address relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, and coping with life changes. She focuses on practical ways to build motivation and confidence. Sessions center on clear steps clients can try between meetings.
Laura frames clients as the experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to identify strengths and obstacles. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This results-focused work is aimed at tangible changes like clearer communication, steadier self-regard, and more effective workplace strategies.
Her practice also addresses compassion fatigue and stresses that come from caregiving or aging-related concerns. She supports people dealing with the strain of care roles and the specific pressures of workplace problems. She also helps people affected by natural or human-caused disasters and women navigating transitions.
Sessions typically look at what a person is doing now, what patterns are getting in the way, and small experiments to try between sessions. Laura keeps language direct and practical so tasks are clear. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan if needed.
To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Background and approach: Laura holds the LMFT credential and has worked in California clinical settings for over two decades. Her emphasis on CBT combines thought work with behavioral practice. Many clients choose her for straightforward problem solving around relationships, career moves, and rebuilding confidence after change.
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How CBT translates to online therapy
Online sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT sessions often involve setting clear goals, practicing skills during sessions, and assigning short exercises to try between meetings. This approach helps with relationship patterns, low self-esteem, workplace problems, and coping with life changes.Deciding which approach fits you is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to match CBT techniques to your specific goals, needs, and preferences. If adjustments are needed, she will suggest different exercises or ways of working so the plan stays useful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session types are currently offered when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from a convenient location without needing to be on camera for the entire time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona, District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, disaster-related coping, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach, focusing on changing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. The work aims for concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs practical problem-solving and structured therapy sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you start the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the subscription and scheduling process.
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