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Laura Bollin

Laura Bollin

LCSW, LICSW

Washington

Compassionate social worker focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
License
LCSW, Oregon / L6912; LICSW, Washington / 61202913
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Faith-informed support

    About Laura

    Laura Bollin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She uses straightforward listening and encouragement to help clients find manageable next steps. Her style is warm and faith-informed, and she aims to offer tools that fit everyday life.

    With 14 years of experience in counseling, hospice, and hospital settings, Laura brings real-world familiarity with end-of-life care and compassion fatigue. She also helps with relationship strain, workplace issues, seasonal mood changes, and questions about identity and self-esteem. Clients can expect direct, concrete strategies alongside emotional support.

    Laura uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She may also use modeling when demonstrating new ways to communicate or cope. These approaches are presented in simple, step-by-step ways so skills can be practiced between sessions.

    Her Master of Social Work is from Boise State University, and she holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials. Laura combines clinical knowledge with personal experience as a spouse, Christian, outdoor enthusiast, and animal lover to create a collaborative space for healing.

    People who choose Laura often want someone who listens, encourages, and offers practical coping tools. To begin, follow the site's matching steps to see if her approach fits your needs and goals.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing and CBT Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses respectful questions and reflection to uncover what matters to a person and what small steps feel doable. This method can help with motivation for work changes, self-care, or breaking unhelpful patterns.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify patterns of thinking that worsen mood or anxiety and teaches alternative ways to respond. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and managing stressful situations.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods and see what fits best. Goals, personal preferences, and daily routines all guide which techniques are emphasized in sessions.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break or keep continuity when schedules shift. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list them, and plan sessions around what works best for your routine and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    Oregon, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

    Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, divorce and separation, and workplace problems.

    How would this therapist describe their approach?

    Laura blends Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and practical modeling. Expect listening, encouragement, and concrete tools you can use between sessions.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 14 years of experience working in counseling, hospice, and hospitals. Her Master of Social Work is from Boise State University.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    Credentials shown are LCSW and LICSW. The therapist practices in Washington.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

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

    What session formats are offered?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Check the booking steps for available session types.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    What do I do to get started?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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