Laura Costello , LCSW

Laura Costello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and anger, self-esteem challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Laura emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored.

Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs, and she collaborates with clients to identify goals and practical strategies for change. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often takes courage, and Laura aims to provide steady professional support throughout that process. She combines clinical skill with compassion to help clients navigate difficult emotions and build resilience over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Laura Costello uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, helping clients develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood, and everyday challenges. These strategies are useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.

She also employs approaches tailored to processing trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties, supporting clients in understanding emotional responses and building healthier patterns over time. These methods aim to promote stability and improved functioning rather than quick fixes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura Costello collaborates with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so therapy can fit into varied schedules and life circumstances. Working with licensed professionals remotely makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and try different formats to see which works best for the individual.