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Integrative therapist
Mindfulness practices
Goal oriented
About Laura
Laura Hopf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with six years of clinical work. She moved into therapy as a second career and describes it as her life purpose. She brings experience from community mental health settings and intensive outpatient programs. Her approach centers on compassion, respect, and warmth in the therapeutic relationship.
Hopf has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship challenges. She has also supported those dealing with gender identity questions, learning disabilities, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, substance concerns, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to how relationships and family systems shape current struggles.
Her style is integrative and adaptable. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy with person-centered and humanistic ideas. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and present-moment awareness tailored to each person’s goals.
In therapy she aims to meet people where they are without judgment. That can mean building coping skills for panic or anger, working through attachment and abandonment concerns, or improving communication and self-worth. She frames work as collaborative and goal-oriented, whether the aim is symptom relief or deeper insight.
Clients who prefer straightforward language and measurable steps may find this approach helpful. The focus stays on what’s useful now, and on small changes that improve daily functioning and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Laura uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up by them; this can reduce rumination and improve sleep and stress management. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world actions, which helps with anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and relationship stresses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs shift and new challenges arise.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Many people find that virtual sessions still support skills practice, homework review, and mindfulness exercises in ways that fit into everyday life.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship problems, sleep issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and direct, combining skill-building and present-moment awareness. Sessions often include practical tools and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in community mental health, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients receive services?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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