I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State and a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist. My education and training is in both clinical social work and psychology. I have worked with adults of all ages as a psychotherapist, counselor, and Geriatric Care Manager. I can help individuals seeking support and guidance with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, career issues, anger management, caregiver stress and aging issues. I believe that we all do the best that we can and trust that every one of us is capable of change, which is the primary goal of therapy. I use therapeutic models that are affirming, optimistic, and effective, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness techniques.
My counseling style is laid back and supportive. I have been described as compassionate, genuine, a good listener, and with a good sense of humor. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I’m here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. You have taken the first and most important step by reaching out for help.
Each of us is unique and bring with us our own life experiences and individual factors that influence how we make our way in the world. My goal is to meet you where you are, to understand how you perceive and interpret your life experiences and to introduce you to ways of perception and reaction that lead you to a more satisfying and joyful life. I am here to encourage and empower you when you are ready. I look forward to working with you!
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Jo Laboff is a Washington State licensed independent clinical social worker and a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist with 18 years of professional experience. She received training in both clinical social work and psychology and has worked with adults of all ages as a psychotherapist, counselor, and geriatric care manager.
Jo supports people seeking guidance with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, grief, sleep disorders, anger management, self-esteem concerns, and career difficulties. She also addresses caregiver stress and challenges related to aging. She is licensed to practice clinical social work in Washington (license WA LICSW LW 60159256).
She believes that everyone does the best they can and that change is possible – the primary goal of therapy. Her approach uses affirming, optimistic, evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Her counseling style is laid-back and supportive, and she has been described as compassionate, genuine, a good listener, with a good sense of humor.
Jo focuses on identifying individual strengths and helping clients build on those resources to overcome obstacles. She aims to meet people where they are, understand their perceptions of life events, and introduce ways of thinking and responding that promote a more satisfying and joyful life. She is available to encourage and empower clients when they are ready to work toward change.
For many common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions – online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. This makes remote sessions a practical option for people seeking help with everyday mental health struggles.
One major advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Each therapist is a licensed professional, and clients may choose to switch therapists at any time if they are looking for a different clinical fit. Online therapy can provide a convenient way to access consistent support while working toward meaningful change.
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