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Laura Drucker, LCSW

Experienced LCSW for life transitions
  • Client-centered care
  • Trauma and addiction
  • 30 years experience

About Laura Drucker

Laura Drucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, trauma, life transitions, and a wide range of other concerns. She earned a master’s degree in social work in 1984 and also holds a master’s degree in human rights. Licensed to practice in California and Arkansas as an LCSW, she has worked across settings from public mental health to private practice, bringing both breadth and depth of experience to her therapeutic work.

Her clinical work has included clients from age six through older adulthood and settings that include individual therapy, groups, couples, and family work. Her approach is client-centered and nonjudgmental; she focuses on helping people problem-solve, develop practical life skills, clarify values, and identify and achieve realistic goals. Laura emphasizes building on existing strengths and helping clients learn tools to manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and navigate career or identity concerns. She also has experience and focus areas that include kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, LGBT issues, cancer-related concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Laura brings a collaborative, respectful stance to therapy and aims to help each person know themselves better and move toward the life they want. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Laura Drucker have?

Laura Drucker has 30 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Laura Drucker a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 14283 and AR LCSW 12934-C.

In which languages does Laura Drucker provide therapy?

Laura Drucker provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Drucker located?

Laura Drucker is located in California.

How can I work with Laura Drucker as my therapist?

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

Does Laura Drucker work with international clients?

No. Laura Drucker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Laura Drucker 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, just click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 flexible online care

Laura combines evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and persistent stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathic relationship where the client leads the pace of work; this approach supports growth, self-understanding, and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s situation rather than applying a single method across the board.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are. Sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during life transitions, and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent, accessible care while allowing the therapist and client to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective.

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