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Laura Gannon

Laura Gannon

LCSW

Florida

Supportive LCSW focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW13777
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Practical goal setting
    • Motivational focus
    • Client-centered care

    About Laura

    Laura Gannon is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away and supports people who want clearer direction or more motivation in their daily life.

    She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to name what feels hard. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. The therapist listens first, then helps identify small, doable changes that build confidence over time.

    Her approach blends client-centered techniques with goal-focused methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing. That mix lets sessions cover feelings and the thinking patterns that keep problems going, while also building momentum toward change.

    Clients often work on coping skills for anxiety and stress, strategies to address substance use, or ways to repair communication in family relationships. The work can include setting short-term goals, practicing new responses, and checking progress week to week.

    Laura brings steady support and practical tools rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to take small steps they can keep doing. If someone wants guidance on whether this style fits their needs, she helps them clarify what to try next.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and reflective listening to boost a person’s own motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving self-care.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist follows the person’s lead, mirrors feelings, and creates a respectful space to talk through hard choices and family concerns.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It offers practical tools such as thought records and behavior experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals and preferences. That may mean combining motivational interviewing with CBT techniques or focusing on listening first and adding skill-building later.

    If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, phone options when bandwidth is limited, or video sessions when face-to-face conversation matters. Licensed professionals tailor the plan to what will work best for daily life and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Laura address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life purpose.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens without judging and helps clients set small, practical goals to build progress.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community care.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions priced?

    Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's 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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