Laura Depko(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
New Mexico•Connecticut•Delaware•Florida
Sports psychology- Anxiety -Insomnia & sleep issues-Burnout-Imposter syndrome-Adjustment difficulties & disorders-
Laura Depko
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Professional statement
Laura Depko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the field. Laura is one of the only (if not *the only*) therapists in the nation who is a certified diplomate through the Academy of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Additionally, she is certified in CBT-Insomnia. With these three certifications, Laura is able to serve the clientele she feels most passionate about: Athletes/Performers and individuals who struggle with anxiety and/or insomnia.
Laura (or Depko, if you prefer) is a lifelong learner who has continued to add more certifications and areas of expertise to her repertoire past her graduate school education. She is excited and passionate about her work, and it shows through her working relationships with clients.
Laura's treatment approach is centered around the following: the therapist-client relationship, strengths, goals, and accountability.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 12 years
Depko Cognitive Therapy, Therapist and Mental Performance Consultant
Collier Youth Services, Social Worker
CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Mental Health Clinician
Association of Applied Sports Psychology, Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), 2022
Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs, CBT-I, 2020
Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Diplomate of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, 2016
Monmouth University, MSW, 2012
Wofford College, BS, 2009
Licensure
Connecticut: 11925-03 - Georgia: CSW007738 - Maryland: 27900 - Massachusetts: 000124649 - New York: 093442 - Pennsylvania: CW022606 - Vermont: 089.0134423 - New Jersey: 44SC05617100 - South Carolina: TLS 150 CP - Delaware: Q1-0012212 - Tennessee: 8604 - Nevada: 10580-C - Texas: 110235 - Florida: TPSW3453 - New Mexico: SWB-2024-0080 - Oregon: L14995 - North Carolina: C016991Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Sports psychology - Learn skills and tools to help improve your sport performance. Laura has both the clinical background (LCSW and CMPC) as well as first hand experience having played division I basketball. She works with highly competitive athletes, including all levels of college as well as semi-professional.
Anxiety - Learn concrete skills to help you cope with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder).
Insomnia & sleep issues - Using the evidenced based approach of CBT-I, learn skills to help you sleep better in as little as one week!
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
Imposter syndrome - Learning how to identify instances of imposter syndrome and combatting any beliefs that one is not enough or does not deserve good things; practicing assertiveness and developing confidence
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Laura Depko is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$190 (45min)
Additional session information
Therapist's note
I also offer 30 minute sessions at a rate of $115.
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