Laura Henckler

Laura Henckler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and eating and body-image concerns. She offers straightforward support for day-to-day struggles and bigger life transitions. Her approach is practical and focused on what matters to each person.

With 17 years of experience, Laura combines goal-focused strategies and compassionate listening. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing when they fit a person's needs. Sessions center on clear steps people can try between meetings and time to talk through what’s getting in the way.

Laura places emphasis on improving relationships and communication, including work around trust and emotional connection. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Practical skills for coping and changes tailored to each situation are part of her work.

Her style is collaborative - she helps set achievable goals and checks in on progress. People can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk honestly about their struggles and hopes. The focus is on gradual, sustainable change rather than quick fixes.

To begin, Laura invites people to take the first step toward clearer goals and steadier daily routines. She works alongside each person to find strategies that fit their life and values.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and trying practical techniques to shift those patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflict interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as goals and progress become clearer.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help people keep continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques for remote sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings and track progress in everyday settings.