Laura Gannon , LCSW

Laura Gannon is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 14 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. She aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and feel heard.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she helps set small, manageable goals and checks progress together over time.

Laura uses a mix of methods that match a person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing can boost willingness to change when someone feels stuck. Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in the person’s values and choices.

She also supports people dealing with aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, commitment and control concerns, eating issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Laura brings practical tools for communication problems, forgiveness work, and midlife transitions.

Sessions focus on clear steps, honest conversation, and steady progress. People who want straightforward guidance and emotional support often find this style helpful. Laura encourages curiosity about what might shift when small changes add up.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and following their priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist listen closely and help clients name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives concrete strategies to change patterns. Online CBT often includes homework, thought tracking, and short skills practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so the sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep consistent work on stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, or caregiver strain without changing daily routines.