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Laura Leadley, LMFT

Experienced marriage and family therapist
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Anxiety and addictions
  • Solution-focused narrative work

About Laura Leadley

Laura Leadley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with two decades of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She brings a narrative and solution-focused approach to therapy, inviting clients to share their stories and examining how past experiences shape present patterns. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns - stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and self-esteem - as well as specific areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and substance use concerns.

Laura uses a variety of evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person or family, including EMDR for trauma processing and cognitive-behavioral and dialectical strategies to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She also draws on emotionally focused, Bowenian, solution-focused, and structured approaches when those methods fit the needs of the client. Across modalities she emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative problem solving to help clients move toward clearer communication, healthier relationships, and improved coping.

Clients can expect a warm, goal-oriented style that honors personal history while focusing on achievable change. Laura offers clinical care in English and works with people across the lifecycle to navigate transitions, resolve conflict, and build greater resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Laura Leadley have?

Laura Leadley has 20 years of experience in clinical care.

Is Laura Leadley a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as IA LMFT 094152.

In which languages does Laura Leadley provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Leadley located?

Laura Leadley is located in Iowa.

How can I work with Laura Leadley as my therapist?

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

Does Laura Leadley work with international clients?

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

How much does therapy with Laura Leadley 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 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.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Laura integrates several evidence-based approaches into online care to meet a range of needs. EMDR is used to help reprocess distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions, making it a common choice for people who have experienced traumatic events. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Emotionally focused techniques concentrate on the emotional connections between partners and help couples strengthen attachment and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each person or couple to weigh goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then adapts techniques to fit the relationship and life circumstances. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access licensed professionals from home or while managing busy schedules. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to attend sessions consistently, which can be especially helpful when balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

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