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Laura Francis-Thorp, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Laura Francis-Thorp

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated today
21 years in practice

I work with adults and adolescents who face distress, within themselves and with others, from life interruptions. Sessions include opportunities to creati

I work with adults and adolescents who face distress, within themselves and with others, from life interruptions. Sessions include opportunities to creatively and holistically address symptoms of depression and anxiety, work through trauma, grief and loss, and develop strong coping strategies (mental, physical, and spiritual) to move forward with hope.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
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ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Athletic/Sports performance
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Eating Concerns
  • Panic
  • Phobia
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Integrative Body Psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Laura E. Francis-Thorp, LCSW

    Office Building

    141 Providence Rd, Ste 160Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$180 — $211per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • Laura E. Francis-Thorp

    C003877, North Carolina

Certificates

  • Theology & Medicine

    Duke University

    Integrative behavioral health care

  • Advanced Counseling

    Allender Center

    Trauma recovery and story narrative therapy

Education

  • UNC-CH

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 1998

Other