About Laura
Laura Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with more than 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, grief, and ADHD. She aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Her style is practical and straightforward. She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions are built around clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Laura pays attention to life transitions, career strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. She also supports people dealing with trauma, eating concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. Her approach centers on meeting you where you are and building manageable changes over time.
She believes the first step toward a more balanced life takes courage. Laura partners with clients to set realistic milestones and problem-solve barriers. The work is collaborative, with frequent check-ins to make sure the plan still fits.
Sessions may include talking through stressful situations, learning new coping habits, and practicing small routines that improve daily functioning. People who want a practical, caring clinician to help them move forward are likely to find her approach helpful.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clear, usable change. One common approach focuses on structured problem-solving and skill building to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines; it helps people break bigger problems into manageable steps and build small habits that stick. Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences and emotional patterns so they have less control over day-to-day life; this helps when trauma, grief, or relationship wounds keep repeating old reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans when something isn't helpful, so the therapy fits how the person actually lives and what they want to change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for a closer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support quick updates, between-session coaching, or a quieter way to reflect. These options make it easier to schedule work around busy days and to keep progress moving forward.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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