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Laura Bollin, LCSW, LICSW
Washington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- End of life support
About Laura
Laura Bollin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, career concerns, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity and self-esteem. She also helps people coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work in sessions. That can include identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing is used to support change when goals or motivation feel unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informs the practical exercises and homework she offers.
Her background includes clinical work in counseling settings, hospice, and hospitals. She earned a Master of Social Work from Boise State University and carries both LCSW and LICSW credentials. This gives her experience with end-of-life care, bereavement, and workplace-related strain.
Laura brings a personal perspective to practice as a spouse and a person of faith, and she notes interests outside work like hiking and reading. She describes herself as an ally and as someone who listens and encourages. Sessions include concrete tools for coping rather than long abstract discussion.
People seeking help with attachment issues, codependency, divorce or separation, forgiveness work, isolation or life purpose often find clear steps to try. She also addresses Seasonal Affective Disorder, social anxiety and workplace problems with practical strategies. If you plan to book, confirm current session options before scheduling.
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing inform online work
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that increase stress and anxiety. CBT in practice means short, focused exercises, simple thought records, and trying small behavior changes between sessions to see what helps. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method she uses when someone feels stuck about a goal; it focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building small steps forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means jointly choosing which techniques to try and checking whether they are helping as therapy progresses.
Confirm the therapist's supported session formats before you book, since the biography does not list specific online methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session style that does not require video. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while trying the skills and strategies developed in sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and grief concerns, plus career and depression issues. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through short exercises and homework. It is applied to problems like anxiety, depression, social fears, and workplace stress.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in counseling, hospice, and hospital settings. That background informs work with bereavement and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW and WA LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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