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Laura Pennelle, LCSW

Laura Pennelle California LCSW for life changes
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and self esteem
  • 10 years experience

About Laura Pennelle

Laura Pennelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of professional experience. She has supported people managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, working through depression, and navigating significant life changes. Her work also addresses relationship concerns and self-esteem challenges, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s individual needs and goals.

Known for treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, she emphasizes a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Laura recognizes that starting therapy can require courage and expresses pride in those who take that step. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in California (CA LCSW 105534), she brings clinical training and a person-focused perspective to her practice.

Her practice concentrates on helping people build coping strategies for life transitions, manage mood and stress, and improve interpersonal patterns. Treatment plans are customized to address the concerns a person brings, with attention to practical steps and emotional support throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Laura Pennelle have?

Laura Pennelle has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Laura Pennelle a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California - CA LCSW 105534.

In which languages does Laura Pennelle provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Laura Pennelle located?

Laura Pennelle is located in California.

How can I work with Laura Pennelle as my therapist?

You can work with Laura Pennelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Laura Pennelle work with international clients?

Yes, Laura Pennelle works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Laura Pennelle cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Laura Pennelle



Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships and patterns of connection influence current emotions and behavior. This approach can be helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, fears of abandonment, and challenges in close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. It focuses on listening closely to a person’s experience and supporting self-direction, which can aid work on self-esteem, communication, and life-purpose questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop practical strategies for coping with stress and life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Laura will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists may draw on one or more approaches to tailor care.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations. These formats can help people access therapy more conveniently while working with a licensed professional.

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