Laura Hastings

Laura Hastings is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate career shifts, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Laura emphasizes client strengths and supports people as they make changes toward a more satisfying life.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions often include simple exercises and real-world practice to build confidence and solve specific problems. Laura aims for concrete tools rather than abstract talk.

Laura has worked in California settings for many years and brings steady clinical experience to common life stressors. She helps people manage compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, and she addresses workplace issues and communication problems. This practical background guides how she frames goals and steps in therapy.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that treats them as the expert on their life. The therapist supports decision making around careers and major life transitions while keeping sessions focused and action-oriented. Progress is measured by small, achievable changes.

In addition to career and relationship concerns, Laura addresses aging and geriatric issues, coping after disasters, and women’s issues. She works in English and does not accept international clients. To start a conversation, prospective clients are asked to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

How CBT Shapes Online Therapy Sessions

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thinking that keep them stuck and to test new behaviors in everyday life. CBT sessions focus on clear problems, short experiments, and practical skills to manage mood, work stress, and confidence issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT or another sensible strategy fits their goals and preferences. This happens together over the first few sessions so plans match what the person wants to change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and maintain momentum between meetings. Clients often find it simpler to schedule a session around work breaks or commute times and to apply skills right away in real situations. If you want to know what session formats are currently offered, confirm the available options before booking so you can pick what best matches your needs.