I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the field of human services, with the most recent 7 years providing direct psychotherapy to children, families, and young adults. Most recently, I have provided over 1,000 hours of teletherapy to clients. I am working out of the state of Maryland, and am also licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia. I have worked with people from a large variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who come to therapy with a wide array of issues. I am also an LGBTQ+ friendly provider.
One of the most important factors for success in therapy is based on a positive clinician-client rapport and alliance. I use a warm, client-centered and strengths-based approach to providing therapy. I believe in following the client's lead as well as helping to develop goals for therapy. The type of therapy I provide is integrative, meaning I use various techniques from a variety of modalities and theoretical frameworks. Some of these include CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), solution-focused, psychodynamic, and family systems work. I would be happy to describe any of these approaches to you so we can individualize your treatment plan.
Feel free to ask me any other questions you might have about my background and experience.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MD LCSW-C 14208
DC LICSW LC50081445
VA LCSW 0904009917
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Laura Funkhouser. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Laura has been excellent, she understands and summarizes my problems and concerns, and we work together to figure out how to best handle things.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Funkhouser is kind and attentive - I've never done any sort of therapy before, and her approach feels like a perfect fit. :)
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks
Laura is an incredible listener who allows me to fully express how I feel, without pressure or judgement and responds with kind, helpful feedback. She is always sure to follow up with relevant feedback and resources in between our sessions and makes herself readily available to meet. I would recommend Laura to anyone.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Laura is terrific! She really takes the time to listen to me and understand what I am going through. She provides really thoughtful points and questions for me to think through. I am really thankful to have been matched with her! I honestly would not be able to make it through some of my big life changes now without her.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Excellent
Written on Apr 04, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd