- Calm steady presence
- Practical skill building
- Family and parenting focus
About Laura
Laura Costello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, struggling with mood changes, or facing problems with relationships, family life, and intimacy. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, addiction, sleep or eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, attention challenges, and major life transitions.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to create an open space where clients can speak honestly without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can make manageable changes in daily life.
In treatment she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different ways of responding. Conversations look at emotions, behaviors, and routines that affect wellbeing. She helps people set small goals and practice new skills between sessions.
Laura brings a calm, steady presence to sessions and encourages realistic pacing. She recognizes that starting therapy feels hard and that progress often comes in small steps. Her approach balances emotional support with active problem solving.
Clients in Pennsylvania will find a therapist who emphasizes collaboration and respect. She invites people to take the next step when they are ready, offering guidance through the early stages of change and ongoing support as challenges evolve.
Approaches and how online work can fit your life
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One common focus is teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and breaking problems into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. These skills help when symptoms interfere with work, sleep, or relationships.Another frequent area is relationship and family work that looks at communication patterns and boundaries. Sessions involve talking through interaction habits, practicing clearer ways to ask for needs, and setting realistic expectations within relationships. This helps people change what happens between them and others without blaming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together what to try and adjust plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when needed. It can also be useful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a shorter appointment during a work break. Ask about available session types when you schedule to pick the best fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy questions, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She provides a calm, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that licensure.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.