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Laura Pennelle, LCSW
California
California LCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Attachment focus
- Skills and emotion regulation
About Laura
Laura Pennelle is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses problems such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication difficulties.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on attachment-informed approaches and client-centered conversation to focus on what matters to the individual in front of her.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Laura helps people identify small, manageable steps to test different ways of responding. She includes skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need support with emotion regulation and from Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship interactions are a central concern.
Her background as an LCSW means she brings clinical experience from varied settings over a decade. She keeps language plain and concrete during sessions, explaining techniques and practicing them together rather than only talking about ideas.
People can expect a practical approach that combines talking and skill practice. Laura works in English and accepts international clients; details about scheduling and session formats should be confirmed before booking. If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laura commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior and then practice alternative responses. CBT sessions often involve setting brief exercises and follow-up tasks that can be done between meetings to track progress.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationship patterns affect current interactions. This approach helps people notice recurring ways of relating and learn different communication options for closer connections.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Laura will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their concerns, goals, and preferences. That means discussing what feels practical and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also allow therapists to assign and review real-time worksheets and behavioral experiments that support CBT and skills practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and other mood-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to practice new habits between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience informs a practical, skills-focused approach to therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California. Her practice is located in California and she lists that licensure as her credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client location.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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