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Laura Henckler

Laura Henckler

LCSW

Maine

Compassionate help for change and connection

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Maine / LC14040
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Maine

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    • Practical support
    • Motivation-focused
    • Couples work

    About Laura

    Laura Henckler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also supports those working on self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns. Her style aims to be calm and straightforward so parents and busy adults can find practical help quickly.

    She has 17 years of experience in social work and draws on methods that suit each person's situation. Sessions look at what is getting in the way now and what small, doable steps might help. She uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients build motivation and move toward values-driven change.

    Communication and safety in the session are priorities, and she aims to create an environment where people can speak honestly without feeling judged. For couples, she incorporates tools that address trust, communication, and emotional closeness. Therapy includes both short-term problem solving and longer work on patterns that keep showing up.

    Her practice also addresses areas like grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, burnout and compassion fatigue, and challenges related to attention and mood. She helps people weigh options and set realistic goals for work, money, and midlife transitions.

    People who reach out will be guided through a simple start process that includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How these approaches help in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It is useful when motivation feels low or when someone is unsure how to move forward.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and take actions that match those values, even when hard thoughts and feelings appear. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.

    Session logistics were not specified in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and help people get regular support from where they are. Licensed professionals can also blend approaches to match practical goals and daily life demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Maine

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Laura commonly address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and related areas like ADHD and postpartum depression.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with a focus on clear steps and motivation. The tone aims to be practical and nonjudgmental.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 17 years of professional experience as a social worker supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click 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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