- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Practical coping skills
About Laura
Laura Pennelle is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She offers calm, straightforward support and focuses on building practical ways to cope. Laura speaks English and accepts international clients who wish to work with her.
Her approach centers on a collaborative dialogue. She listens to each person's story and adapts sessions to fit specific needs. That can mean practicing new ways to handle overwhelming emotions or working through relationship patterns that keep coming up.
Laura uses tools drawn from attachment-based work to look at how important relationships shape feelings. She also brings in cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas are used when emotion regulation and connection are priorities.
Sessions are practical and respectful. Clients can expect clear goals, skills to try between sessions, and a pace set by their comfort and readiness. She will collaborate with each person to set priorities and track progress.
Many people seek Laura's help for relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, issues around abandonment or attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness pains, and money or financial worries. She aims to help people feel steadier and more able to handle day-to-day challenges.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and important relationships shape current feelings and behavior. In practice this means identifying patterns of closeness or distance and working to change the ways those patterns show up in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test new ways of responding, and build more effective habits for handling stress and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. For many people this means scheduling around work, avoiding travel time, and keeping continuity when routines change. If you have questions about how sessions are run, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, review progress, and plan steps to try between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear goals, and adapting the conversation to each person's needs.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and life challenges. That experience informs a flexible, problem-solving approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people located outside the United States may be matched to her when appropriate.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.