- Practical goal setting
- Down-to-earth style
- Messaging availability
About Laura
Her background includes work in schools, community mental health, hospitals, and private practice. She has supported people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, communication challenges, family conflict, bipolar disorder, and first episode psychosis, among other concerns. Laura completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Henderson State University.
Laura emphasizes person-centered care and uses examples and relatable language to explain ideas. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-inspired practices in sessions. The goal is to help people notice thought and habit patterns and try workable changes that improve everyday life.
She pursued a specialization in technology-assisted counseling after seeing barriers to access during the COVID-19 outbreak. Laura offers messaging and scheduled synchronous options; she checks messages at least twice daily and responds when she can. If you rely on regular, practical steps and clear communication, her style may be a good fit.
People who want straightforward guidance on stress, anxiety, addiction, family and relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, ADHD-related difficulties, or parenting strain often seek her support. She aims to create a welcoming space where clients can set and pursue achievable goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Arkansas
Languages
English
How client-centered and CBT approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping clients set goals that match their values. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and supports choices that feel doable in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and habits influence feelings and behavior. Online CBT often uses short, practical exercises and homework to notice thinking patterns and try small changes between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether a person-centered emphasis, CBT techniques, or solution-focused steps fit best. Goals, preferences, and how a person likes to work will guide that choice.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking so expectations match current options. Laura developed a specialization in technology-assisted counseling and is responsive to messaging, checking messages at least twice daily. Confirm which synchronous options might be offered and how scheduling works. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and use messaging for quick questions between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Laura commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and person-centered, using practical examples and clear steps to help people change thoughts and everyday habits.
What is her professional background?
Laura has 11 years in mental health and has worked in schools, community mental health, hospitals, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.