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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Gottman work
About Laura
LCSW in Maine with 17 years of experience, Laura Henckler helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also supports concerns such as self-esteem, parenting challenges, career decisions, grief, trauma and abuse, and attention-related difficulties. Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
Laura uses several practical, evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and Motivational Interviewing. She focuses on concrete steps people can use between sessions - skills for coping, communication tools, and strategies to shift unhelpful thinking.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set clear goals and tries to keep work focused and understandable. For couples she concentrates on repairing trust, improving communication, and helping partners reconnect emotionally. For individual clients she often combines skill-building with problem-solving and values-based choices.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across settings, bringing 17 years of hands-on practice to each case. She identifies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW. That credential is used when coordinating care or communicating with other providers.
People who choose her should expect straightforward conversations about what is and isn’t working, practical homework when useful, and periodic review of progress. To begin, readers are asked to use the site workflow to review online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action. Online ACT work often involves identifying what matters most and practicing small behavioral steps between sessions to build a life that fits those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In virtual sessions CBT can include tracking patterns, trying short experiments, and practicing new thinking skills to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Teaching and practicing DBT skills online can help people manage strong emotions and improve relationships. Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as they learn what works. Clients are invited to raise what they want to focus on and to give feedback about the pace and focus of sessions. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins when needed, and enable work from a quieter place that suits the client. Licensed professionals generally adapt homework, skill practice, and check-ins to work well in remote appointments.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship issues, trauma and related concerns such as grief, eating, ADHD, and postpartum depression.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method for relationship work, and Motivational Interviewing.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience in clinical settings and brings that experience to individual and couples work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, and practices from Maine.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site workflow, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.