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Welcome! Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step in being vulnerable, and asking for help. You are definitely not alone. This is a safe space, so please feel free to share anything you’d like. I want to join you on this counseling journey to help you feel safe, heard, respected, and comfortable in sharing your story so that together we can help you succeed and feel better.
I have a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University, and a professional counseling license in the state of Texas. I am originally from Ohio, but currently live in Clearwater, Florida with my husband and baby. Before we moved to Florida, we lived in Texas where I worked in several different locations, including a psychiatric hospital where I helped determine if people needed to be admitted or referred to outpatient counseling. Using my crisis counseling skills, I helped patients feel safe, respected, and accepted in sharing their stories of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. I then worked at a private counseling practice working directly with adults and families in their homes as a mental health counselor. After they closed their doors, I worked at a non-profit mental health center using play therapy with children. After that I worked as a community-based counselor and case manager at a non-profit, certified community behavioral health center. I met with people in their homes or in the community listening to their stories, helping them work through their emotions to better make decisions for their lives. I then transitioned to a new unit at the same agency as a school-based counselor working with children at a local elementary school. I have the most experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and low-motivation.
I draw from a variety of counseling theories including person-centered counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and choice theory. It is my goal to create a safe, welcoming and caring space for you to feel free to be vulnerable in sharing your story so that we can work together in helping you succeed. It can be tough finding a counselor you feel comfortable with, so if at any time you think we’re not working well together, please do not hesitate to say so!
I look forward to meeting you and joining you on your counseling journey!
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Pregnancy and childbirth
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Laura is so wonderful! I had the best experience working with her the last few months. She is very calming and allows me the space to open up freely
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I highly recommend Laura. She is very patient and allows you to vent without judgement or interrupting.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Really enjoying it so far, she is very sweet and makes me feel comfortable and validated.
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Laura is great!
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
She's extremely patient and a great listener
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
She is thoughtful, caring, and really tries to understand the root of the issue. She has been so great in helping me work through my anxiety and relationship concerns.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 7 months
She doesn’t judge even if I show her my flaws. I love working with her.
Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been working with Laura for a year and a half at this point I believe and I really love working with her.
I have been in therapy for over a decade and when I found her we just clicked! I have had multiple breakthroughs and major life reframing working with her.
She is always so professional, kind, and open hearted and minded. I never feel judged by her. I would highly recommend Laura.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Mrs. Stevens is awesome. I do pray that we come to a breakthrough soon because we are touching a lot of good points. I would like to be sure that we are getting to the root of the issue and not just the symptoms.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She’s awesome. She is very easy to talk to and very helpful.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very helpful and will listen to you.
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
My therapy journey with Laura has been amazing, I really like how much she listened and took the time to understand where i was coming from. Some strategies she would offer on certain situation and has helped me get to my goal.
I really enjoy my time with her, & always look forward to a session w/ her. Thank you so much Laura, you have been a huge change in my life and I am grateful for it!
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura is very attentive and patient. I have enjoyed this process so far with her!
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is great!
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Shes amazing. I love her help
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I love how kind and responsive she is — she does an amazing job of listening and helping me. She really helped me dig into parts of my past that I didn’t realize how they were affecting me today. She also is just really real with her perspective on life— she’s great with balancing the hard and the good in life. Would highly recommend her!!
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Laura is great to work with. She listens to me and we work through solutions together!
Written on Feb 11, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Very helpful, I really like the suggestions she has for different problems.
Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
LAURA listens to me and ask the appropriate questions to assist me in finding the root of problems and potential solutions. She was able to provide me with tools to address my issues at that time.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
My counseling experience with Laura Stevens has been very beneficial and helpful to me. She is kind, caring, and listens to my concerns and needs and provides useful feedback that I can implement into my life. I have definitely been able to tell a difference in just a few short weeks.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has helped me ask questions I’ve never asked.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura is the best!! I was really nervous about starting counseling as I've never done this before but she instantly made me feel comfortable. She understands me and always seems to be able to pinpoint exactly what my struggles are. She gives me great feedback and is always so helpful and prepared with tons of useful tips and solutions to my issues. I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking to make some positive changes in their life!
Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is so experienced and intuitive. I love how she can understand how I'm feeling even if I have difficulty explaining it. After 2 months of working with her, I can already feel a huge improvement in my overall emotional health. Her flexible schedule and powerful insight have been such helpful tools in accelerating my progress. She is a rock-star and I am grateful for her every day. 5 stars!
Written on Aug 07, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very helpful and kind!
Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 months
Laura is great at communicating with me and helping me cope with my feelings. She is wonderful at listening and sympathizing with my feelings. She doesnt tell me I am wrong and she doesnt try to minimize my feelings.
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Laura is awesome! Pleasant, knowledgeable and eager to help. She's also very encouraging.
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Very helpful and takes the time to listen. I have enjoyed speaking to her.
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Laura is a kind and caring therapist. She listens without judgment and responds in a way that is gentle. We are still getting to know each other and figure out the style of therapy that works best for me, and she's patient and thoughtful through this process.
Written on Apr 23, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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