- Guilt and shame
- Parenting support
- Midlife issues
About Laurie
Laurie Eddleston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Laurie also lists concerns such as caregiving strain, family of origin issues, and guilt and shame among her areas of attention.
Laurie frames sessions in a collaborative, person-centered way. She listens for the concrete patterns that keep people stuck. Then she helps clients try different ways of responding to hard feelings and difficult situations. Conversations aim to make daily life more workable rather than being full of jargon.
Her work often addresses practical problems of midlife, aging, blended families, and caregiver stress. She speaks plainly about communication breakdowns and codependency, and she supports people sorting through family problems and forgiveness issues. Laurie also helps clients manage isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she pays attention to how attachment or past family dynamics shape current reactions. She offers guidance for rebuilding self-esteem and for small changes that can reduce ongoing shame or guilt. Laurie encourages experimenting with new behaviors between appointments so progress can be tested in real life.
She practices with an emphasis on steady, clear steps. That can include short-term coping tools as well as longer work on relationships and identity. The aim is practical relief: clearer thinking, fewer repeated patterns, and more reliable ways to handle setbacks.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach is focused attention to thoughts and behavior patterns - identifying repetitive reactions and trying different responses to reduce anxiety and shame. Another strand emphasizes improving communication and attachment-related habits, which helps with relationship problems, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin patterns.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels practical. That conversation shapes whether the work focuses on short-term coping tools, communication exercises, or longer exploration of identity and life transitions.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work into a busy life and making regular check-ins easier to keep. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time, allow a quieter break during the day, or make it simpler to maintain continuity while managing caregiving or work obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, family problems, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps and clearer everyday responses rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.