Laura Pennelle , LCSW

Laura Pennelle is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She often supports people facing life changes, low self-esteem, and feelings of isolation. Laura focuses on Women's issues among other concerns and offers straightforward, compassionate help.

Her sessions are conversational and practical. She listens first, then helps people name what feels most urgent. Together they set small, doable goals and try techniques that fit daily life. Laura uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method.

Laura draws on attachment-informed ideas to look at how past bonds affect present relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep feelings stuck. Those methods are paired with skills from dialectical behavior work when emotions feel overwhelming.

She brings experience supporting people dealing with grief, abandonment fears, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and financial strain. Communication problems, impulsivity, forgiveness work, and midlife questions are included among her focus areas. Laura treats mood disorders and navigates issues related to narcissistic dynamics in relationships.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in California and international clients. Laura aims for clear, respectful conversation and practical steps you can take between sessions. If you want direct, steady support while you sort things out, she can help.

Approach and access: therapy methods online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness. It helps people understand patterns in their romantic and family relationships and reduce repeating hurts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and practical skill-building to manage daily stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and what you prefer. Together you can try an approach, review how it feels, and adjust the plan as needed so sessions fit your life and aims.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or medical needs and let people pick the format that helps them stay consistent with therapy.