Laura Hattrup

Laura Hattrup is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the weight of life changes. She talks with clients about overwhelm, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strains, and financial worries. Laura aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.

She brings 16 years of experience in social work to sessions and focuses on practical, day-to-day tools. Laura emphasizes recognizing strengths and building on what already works in someone's life. Sessions look at coping skills, problem-solving, and ways to reduce recurring stress and worry.

Her approach includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That mix is used to tailor sessions to a person’s goal - whether it’s managing anxiety, addressing trauma and abuse, or improving relationships and parenting skills. Laura also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and ADHD-related concerns.

People who are navigating career pressures, money and financial issues, or major life transitions often find the practical focus helpful. Laura encourages active collaboration - setting small steps, testing changes, and tracking progress together. The work is aimed at increasing everyday functioning and improving mood over time.

She practices in Kansas and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, the usual next step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches shape online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and involved in setting goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can support stress, trauma aftereffects, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is tracked and needs shift.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping appointments during travel, or choosing shorter check-ins when needed. Online meetings can make it easier to connect from different locations and continue work on practical skills between sessions.