- Stress and anxiety
- Grief support
- Parenting guidance
About Laurie
Laurie Eddleston is a California licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience supporting people through major life stressors. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and the practical challenges of parenting and life transitions. Laurie aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can be heard and start to feel steadier.
She draws on a compassionate, person-centered way of working. Sessions look at what matters most to the individual and build clear, usable coping skills. Laurie helps people name painful feelings, rebuild self-esteem, and practice better communication in daily life.
Common concerns she addresses include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, blended family challenges, attachment and family of origin problems, and the strain of life changes. Laurie also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose or midlife shifts. She includes coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the issues she can help people manage.
Her style is collaborative and practical. Laurie helps clients set realistic goals and tries out strategies together in session. The work often includes learning new ways to handle conflict, reduce anxious thinking, and restore sources of meaning.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and focused skills practice. Laurie uses her years of practice to tailor the pace and tools to each person. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to connect and plan next steps.
Approaches that guide online work and recovery
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her sessions. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and stress through step-by-step practices that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. These exercises help people manage worry, improve sleep routines, and break down stressful tasks into smaller steps.Another useful approach centers on grief and life transitions. This work helps people process loss, make sense of changing roles, and find ways to restore purpose after major life events. It often combines space to tell your story with practical tasks to rebuild routines and connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Laurie works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. She regularly adjusts pace and techniques based on what is helpful, and she invites clients to give feedback about what is working.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is available. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy week, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to follow up between appointments. Discussing scheduling preferences and session length during the matching process helps make therapy practical for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laurie address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, attachment and family of origin problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical skills and clearer self-understanding. Sessions emphasize setting goals and practicing strategies that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Laurie holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - in California and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located in California per her listed credential and practice region.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching or scheduling steps.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to arrange your first appointment.