Laura Shughart , LCSW, CSW

Laura Shughart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience supporting people through difficult transitions and persistent challenges. She also holds a CSW credential and has training as a licensed addiction counselor, bringing focused expertise to work with stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep difficulties, and anger management. Her practice centers on a respectful, collaborative stance that treats each person as the expert of their own life while offering guidance to build sustainable coping skills.

Clients can expect an approach that blends empathy with practical strategies, helping them tap into existing strengths and move toward meaningful change. She emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, working together to set goals and adapt methods to fit each individual’s needs and pace. Whether someone is seeking relief, growth, or steady support through a painful period, she aims to provide steady, skill-based care that meets people where they are.

Taking the first step toward therapy is often a courageous choice, and Laura frames her role as a companion and guide on that journey. Her work is grounded in both evidence-based techniques and a warm, client-centered philosophy that prioritizes dignity, resilience, and practical progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach helps people clarify goals, increase self-awareness, and draw on their own strengths to navigate life changes and emotional struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with clients to find the methods that best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they evaluate what feels most effective and adapt strategies over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility to this collaborative work. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain momentum between in-person visits. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver the same therapeutic methods in ways that meet clients where they are and support steady progress.