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Laura Drucker

Compassionate, experienced LCSW guiding practical growth

LCSW California

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Laura

Laura Drucker is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of practice experience.

Background and approach

She earned a Master’s in Social Work and brings a long history of work across independent practice and public mental health settings, applying her background to address a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related matters.

Her California license is listed as CA LCSW 14283 and she also holds an Arkansas license AR LCSW 12934-C. Her therapeutic stance is client-centered and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on helping people clarify values, build on existing strengths, and develop practical skills for coping with life changes.

Laura integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices alongside DBT and narrative techniques to tailor care to individual needs. She also works with concerns related to sexuality, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and sexual assault and abuse, as well as specialty topics like BDSM and alternative sex culture.

Laura aims to collaborate with each person to set goals, problem-solve, and foster self-knowledge and resilience. English-language services are provided from her California practice, and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Laura blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered principles to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult emotions and committing to actions that reflect personal values; both are practical for addressing stress, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help clients increase present-moment awareness and DBT skills when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges and then recommend or combine methods that fit the situation. This allows techniques to be adapted over time as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.

Online therapy sessions can take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between meetings, and access support from California-based licensed professionals without traveling to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, sexual concerns, and matters related to LGBT and women’s issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental, focusing on clarifying values, building strengths, and teaching coping and life skills through collaborative problem solving.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in both independent practice and public mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and Arkansas with CA LCSW 14283 and AR LCSW 12934-C, and she practices from California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California, Arkansas

Languages

English