Laura Hackman, LCSW

Licensed in California · 10 years in practice

Laura Hackman is a licensed clinical social worker in California with ten years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 72957 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1881142339 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Hackman is a licensed clinical social worker in California with ten years of practice. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low motivation, and depression. She meets each person where they are and treats them as the expert on their own life.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She listens closely and helps clients name what feels hard. Together they set small, practical goals that fit each person’s day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Progress is made one step at a time. Laura pays attention to the pressures that come from caregiving and from feeling out of control. She also works with people feeling isolated or lonely, those adjusting to pregnancy and childbirth, and those wanting to build self-love.

Sessions are focused on clear strategies clients can use between meetings. Clients can expect a calm, patient presence and practical tools for managing symptoms. Laura emphasizes strengths and helps clients draw on what already works for them.

She supports people as they practice new habits and try different ways to cope. Her approach is collaborative. She helps clients weigh options and choose methods that fit their goals and lifestyle.

Small changes are encouraged and celebrated as part of a steady path toward feeling better.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and small changes. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through short, practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions. This helps people notice what triggers worry and try new ways to respond. Another approach centers on boosting self-esteem and motivation by identifying strengths, setting small goals, and rehearsing new behaviors. That method is useful for low confidence and low motivation after setbacks.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose approaches and adjust them over time so the work fits daily life and personal values.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues and a more conversational visit. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are handy for short updates, between-session coaching, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into work, caregiving, or other obligations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Laura commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, low motivation, and depression. She also focuses on caregiver stress, control issues, isolation and loneliness, pregnancy and childbirth, and building self-love.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is supportive and direct. She listens closely, helps name problems, and sets practical steps people can try between sessions.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience shapes a practical, strengths-based approach to common concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California. Sessions are offered from her California practice.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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