Laura Denham-Evans , LCSW

Laura Denham-Evans is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. She practices in California and brings a calm, respectful presence to early conversations. Her style aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She focuses on practical ways to ease daily strain. Sessions often look at thinking patterns that keep problems stuck and small strategies to change them. She uses techniques that are conversational and solution-focused, so clients can try new approaches between meetings.

Her approach is collaborative. She tailors discussions and plans to each person's needs instead of using one fixed formula. That can mean focusing on coping skills for anxiety, communication strategies for family tension, or steps to manage anger and workplace stress.

Over a decade of experience informs her work with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics. She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues and the demands of caregiving.

Laura emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion during sessions. She encourages clear goals and regular review so people can see small changes. Taking that first step is often the hardest, and she aims to make it feel safer and more practical for those seeking help.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people decide what matters most to them; this approach is useful for building trust and clarifying goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses straightforward techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and future goals rather than lengthy problem histories. It can help people identify strengths and make quick, achievable plans for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose or combine methods that match. That collaborative process helps ensure sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth, and chat or text options allow for brief check-ins and continuing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistency across weeks.