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Laura Herp, LCSW

Compassionate care for stress and anxiety

20 years in practice · based in Kentucky · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Laura

Laura Herp is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She has two decades of experience supporting folks through addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Laura aims to treat everyone with respect and compassion while tailoring care to each persons needs.

She keeps sessions practical and focused on what matters most to the client. Conversations are shaped around the goals a person brings - whether that is reducing panic, improving coping skills, or rebuilding after a crisis.

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Background and approach

Laura adjusts pacing and methods so people can move forward at a comfortable rhythm. Her approach draws on mindfulness techniques to help people stay present and calm during hard moments. She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help uncover and work with different parts of a persons inner experience.

These tools are chosen to match the issue and the individuals preferences. Laura believes taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she aims to make that step easier. She listens without judgment and helps create a plan you can try between sessions.

The focus is on practical skills, clearer thinking, and gradual change. Laura practices in Kentucky and brings 20 years of professional experience to her work. She works with people on a range of concerns from grief and relationship strain to eating and career stress.

Sessions are offered in English and designed to fit everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and calm anxious moments. Internal Family Systems treats difficult inner experiences as parts of a persons internal system; it helps identify and listen to those parts so they feel less extreme and more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. Together you can try one method or combine ideas until you find what helps you make steady progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face work and shared exercises. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when you want to speak without being on camera. Chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, and ongoing conversation between longer sessions. These options make it easier to set up therapy around work, family, and busy days.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues like grief, self esteem, and anger.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with a focus on clear goals and skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laura has 20 years of professional work experience in social work and psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English

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