Laura Lea Friedberg Verified Provider

Laura Lea Friedberg, LCSW, MSW, BACS, is a licensed clinical social worker in Lafayette, Louisiana providing in-person and online therapy. With over 30 years of experience, she offers individualized treatment across all ages. Laura integrates proven approaches to address long-standing patterns and support meaningful change.

Trauma and PTSD Treatment

Laura specializes in helping clients heal from trauma, PTSD and the lasting impacts of difficult life experiences. With three decades in public and private mental health settings, she brings deep expertise in trauma-focused therapy tailored to each person’s history and goals.

Sessions combine cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based interventions and strength-based care to help you process traumatic memories, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Treatment addresses both the root causes of trauma responses and the symptoms that interfere with daily life, offering practical tools and compassionate support throughout your healing journey.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy and Gender Transition Support

Laura provides affirming, inclusive care for bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer, nonbinary, transgender and intersex individuals and their families. She partners with community organizations to offer counseling support during gender transition and works with diverse populations including people living with HIV/AIDS and racial justice advocates. Her approach honors your identity and experiences while addressing mental health concerns within a supportive, knowledgeable framework.

Access and Getting Started

Laura sees clients at her Lafayette office and offers secure telehealth for individuals throughout Louisiana. She is in-network with BlueCross BlueShield and accepts cash, check, HSA, PayPal and Venmo, with limited sliding scale options available.