Jo Laboff, LICSW

Jo Laboff is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington and recognized as a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist. With 18 years of experience and training in both clinical social work and psychology, she has supported adults across the lifespan as a psychotherapist, counselor, and Geriatric Care Manager. Her practice focuses on common challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, career issues, anger management, caregiver strain, aging-related matters, sleep problems, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

Jo approaches therapy from a strengths-based, nonstigmatizing perspective, believing that people do the best they can and that change is possible. She uses therapeutic methods that are affirming, optimistic, and practical, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Her counseling style is laid back and supportive, and she has been described as compassionate, genuine, a good listener, and someone with a good sense of humor.

Jo aims to meet each person where they are, to understand how life experiences shape perception and reaction, and to introduce new ways of thinking and responding that move toward greater satisfaction and well being. She emphasizes identifying and maximizing individual strengths to overcome obstacles and offers a respectful, open space for honest conversation when a person is ready to engage in change.