Laura Terrell, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 10 years in practice

Laura Terrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings ten years of LCSW experience to her practice in Georgia.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW005175 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1376324418 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Terrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings ten years of LCSW experience to her practice in Georgia. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at making therapy understandable and doable for worried parents and busy people.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies are used to teach coping skills and emotional regulation.

Background and approach

Trauma-Focused Therapy informs work with people who have painful past experiences. Laura draws on a longer career in social work to shape treatment plans that fit each person. She listens first, then offers steps that match the client’s needs and pace.

Sessions are tailored so conversations stay focused and relevant. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She aims to make each session feel like a steady, manageable conversation instead of a lecture.

People looking for clear tools to handle panic, mood shifts, or communication problems often find this approach helpful. Laura also addresses body image concerns, control issues, family problems, and self-harm behaviors when relevant. She works with mood disorders including disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and panic disorder.

The goal is to help people build skills they can use beyond the therapy room.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm

Approaches Laura names

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Online support

How CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused Work Translate to Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It often uses simple exercises and homework to change how people respond to stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when self-harm behaviors are a concern. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of past hurt and abuse, helping people process painful memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and daily life, then suggest techniques to try. Clients and the therapist regularly check in and adjust methods so the work fits the person’s needs and comfort level.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists demonstrate skills and watch how someone uses them in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on days when being on camera feels like too much. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, skill practice, or when someone needs a quick way to communicate between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or parenting schedules and to maintain consistent contact as progress is made.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include body image, panic, mood disorders, and self-harm.

What is the general therapy style used here?

The approach is practical and skills-focused, using CBT and DBT techniques alongside trauma-focused methods. Sessions aim to teach tools for daily life and emotional regulation.

What background and experience does the therapist have?

She has ten years as an LCSW and a longer career in social work overall. That experience informs treatment planning and real-world strategies.

Where is the therapist based and what are the credentials?

She practices in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW as listed.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

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