Laura Walker, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 19 years in practice

Laura Walker is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34006626A · expires April 2028
NPI: 1255755807 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Walker is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience. She brings a straightforward, practical style to sessions and focuses on helping people manage addictions, relationship strain, family challenges, parenting stress, and low self-esteem. She has spent many years working in social services and has supported adults and youth facing substance use and trauma.

That work included both individual and joint sessions with family members and partners when appropriate.

Background and approach

Her background also includes supervisory roles where she trained other therapists and guided clinical teams. In sessions she aims to use methods that are grounded in research and focused on real-world change. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented.

She helps people identify patterns, try new behaviors, and track small steps forward. Parents often appreciate her practical suggestions for managing stress and improving communication at home. For relationship concerns she helps people clarify needs and set clear boundaries.

For addictions the work often combines coping strategies with attention to triggers and daily routines. Laura practices in Indiana and conducts therapy in English. She has structured her practice to offer several online formats so people can choose what fits their life and schedule.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Online support

Evidence‑based approaches and online care

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes learning specific coping skills to manage cravings and reduce substance-related urges; this involves building routines, spotting triggers, and practicing alternative responses. Another approach concentrates on improving relationship skills, including clearer communication, setting boundaries, and repairing interactions that cause repeated conflict. These approaches are used to address the problems listed in her specialties and are presented in simple, step-by-step ways.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily life, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or new issues arise.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions that mirror in-person meetings, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone needs flexible timing. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep work moving forward between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She focuses on addictions, relationship issues, family dynamics, parenting strain, and self-esteem problems.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Her style is practical and research-informed, with direct conversations that focus on identifying patterns and trying specific changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience working in social services and clinical roles supporting people with substance use, trauma, and other mental health concerns.

What credential does the therapist hold and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

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