Laura Hopf , LMHC

Laura Hopf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with six years of clinical experience. She began this work as a second career and describes it as her life purpose, bringing intentional focus and commitment to each therapeutic relationship.

Her background includes direct mental health therapy and behavioral counseling for youth, caregivers, teens, and adults, addressing a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, gender identity questions, learning disabilities, and relationship difficulties. Laura has worked in diverse settings, delivering individual and group therapy in community mental health agencies and day treatment programs, with experience in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization environments.

She views people as shaped by their closest relationships, family systems, environments, and the cumulative moments that lead to the present. That perspective informs a practice rooted in compassion, respect, and warmth. Laura’s approach is integrative and holistic, drawing from Person-Centered, Gestalt, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Dialectical Behavioral therapies. This blend allows her to tailor interventions to an individual’s goals and needs. A central priority is to meet clients where they are without judgment and to focus on practical, personalized strategies. Whether the aim is insight or symptom relief and improved functioning, Laura collaborates with each person to work toward their objectives.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Laura integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be helpful for overwhelming emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance practices that support stress reduction and improved emotional awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. Treatment is a cooperative effort between therapist and client.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to engage — video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging — so people can choose formats that work with their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access consistent support from home or while traveling, and integrate therapy into everyday life with greater ease.