As a licensed therapist in Virginia with over 23 years of experience across diverse counseling settings, I help individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being. My work focuses on supporting clients through depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, major transitions, and personal growth.
I have extensive experience working with women, young adults, caregivers, and individuals facing midlife changes. I understand how isolating or overwhelming these seasons can feel—and I strive to offer a space where you don’t have to go through them alone.
My therapeutic style is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we’ll work to deepen self-awareness, strengthen communication, and build resilience. I specialize in issues such as self-esteem, social anxiety, attachment patterns, and workplace stress.
In our sessions, you’ll find a safe and supportive environment to explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and move toward meaningful transformation. Whether you're navigating relationship concerns, searching for purpose, or wanting to feel more connected to yourself and others—I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and professional care.
If you're ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to support you on your path toward healing and growth.
Professional experience
23 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Very easy to talk to, remembers details about her patients even weeks later. Provides some sort of strategy or idea each time.
Written on Mar 24, 2026 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I am so grateful that I was matched with Laura! She has years of experience and it shows during our sessions. I truly feel that she understands the things that I want to work on and she provides a safe space for me to express my feelings.
Written on Feb 16, 2026 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
As a guy who was resistent to therapy and completely unnecessary for someone who just knew how to pick themselves up and dust themselves off, I was entirely wrong. Laura has been great for me in some of the lowest parts of my life. She's taken me through struggles, sometimes day-by-day and I will absolutely recommend her any time that someone struggles with their mental health.
Written on Dec 28, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
Feel very comfortable
Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Ms. Walls actively listens and makes me feel comfortable during our session.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
She has been extremely helpful in not only diagnosing me quickly with Avoidance Attachment, but also her approach in giving me the tools to overcome my dismissive tendencies in relationships (both platonic and intimate), but also is teaching me how to best utilize my past experiences to determine what’s right and wrong & allow me to find those better people in my life. Rather than projecting the same stereotypical view on all people & ultimately discard them with no just cause, other than my own confirmation bias drawn of them wrongfully.
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I’ve had the privilege of working with Laura Walls, and she has truly been a great therapist for me. She creates a safe, supportive space where I can be open and honest without judgment. Laura has a way of listening that makes me feel heard and understood, while also gently challenging me to grow. Her insights are always thoughtful, and she offers practical tools that I can actually apply in my day-to-day life.
What I appreciate most is how genuine and compassionate she is. She truly cares about her clients’ well-being. Working with her has helped me gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more confident in myself. I’m very grateful for the progress I’ve made with her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a caring and effective therapist.
Written on Aug 30, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
She is amazing. As a teen I had two therapists that I liked and avoided therapy since seeing them because I didn’t feel comfortable with the others and was scared to trust somebody new and start all over again. I finally put myself back into therapy on my own as an adult and pushed through that fear to try to put in the work properly and Ms Laura has supported me and made me feel so safe and comfortable and understood from the jump. I was scared that I would, but I haven’t regretted starting therapy again. I look forward to sharing things with her and even notice when something happens one of my first thoughts has been “I should bring this to therapy”. I’ve almost always felt I had to hide things in therapy, but not with her. Absolutely recommend her, thank you Laura :)
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Laura has been an amazing therapist for me! I didnt know what to expect when first starting therapy, but her method with me has been exactly what ive needed to truly take in therapy and its lessons and better myself.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura has been a wonderful therapist. She is easy to talk too and gives me ideas on books to read. I feel like I am making so much progress and she is helping me accomplish my goals.
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Good listener.
Written on Jun 28, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
My therapist is responsive, attentive and clearly experienced. She meets me where I am and has an abundance of knowledge. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their lives through therapy.
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Laura’s amazing
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Laura is very wise and helpful, a good iistener and direct , gives practical advise.
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder
Shes has been very helpful throught my stuggles and recommendation.
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Sessions with Laura are comforting. She has provided great support on a variety of topics.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Love Laura. She has helped me heal so incredibly much after losing my sister and dad in a short period of time. She gave me the tools to deal with my grief and i highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 25, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura is great. I was skeptical with starting therapy but it’s helped a lot!
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Laura is absolutely one of the best people to help me in my mental time of need. A different and knowledgeable viewpoint. Highly recommended.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
This is the best therapeutic relationship I've ever had. With Laura, I like her approach, respect her expertise, and trust that she is there to help me (personally, specifically), in a way I've never experienced with another therapist. If you are looking to dig into the uncomfortable/painful/shameful stuff and need an astute guide, I highly recommend Laura.
Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Exceptionally gifted therapist.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 9 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura was an awesome therapist! She set goals, did not sugar coat things, and called me out when necessary. She helped me to look at things from many perspectives, and offered ways to go about dealing with my concerns.
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Amazing listener and really guides you through your issues. All around just a wonderful, helpful person and always there to lean on when you need her. She really makes herself available if you need her.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Laura is very caring and listens very well. She also helped me set short terms goals and things I can do to work on to get there.
Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Have been with Laura during two different long stretches in the past year— I am so thankful to have found such a great fit with my therapist! Particular as a neurodivergent person, I value her perspective and understanding of some particular issues I deal with.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura not only listens to me but she engages in real conversation with me; that really helps. She has put so many things I've experienced into perspective which has helped me develope healthy coping mechanisms. Things in my life has gotten much better thanks to her talent, knowledge, and experience. I couldn't possibly be happier with with my experience with her. I'll gladly recommend Laura to anyone that I know.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
The best therapy experience I could have hoped for. Laura is excellent.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Today was my first session, I was nerves and afraid I wouldn’t know what to say. However, Laura took the reins and opened the conversations and interjected as needed to get better understanding of what needs I need met. Can’t wait to talk to her again during my next session.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
Dealing with family issues is never easy, but Laura has been able to make each person of our family feel heard, supported, and always gives us strategies and useful tools to think about and use between sessions. We're so happy to have found her!
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
She makes me feel comfortable, like I am talking to a old friend, which helps me open up so that I can benefit more from therapy.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura has been fantastic so far
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist, who listens and gives good advice to tough situations in my life.
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts
Dr. Walls is the best!
Written on Dec 11, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's been great.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning grief
Highly recommend
Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Laura is there for me ALWAYS. She listens to me and has the most amazing advice. I have been so grateful for her and how she has supported me through my journey of healing. 10/10 will always recommend!
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s great.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I never thought I would do therapy after my childhood with therapy and Laura changed that all for me. She is an amazing person and I love her!!!!
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Laura is literally a lifesaver. I have never connected with a therapist until I met Laura. She is patient, understanding, and provides a welcoming safe space to be open and honest with zero judgment. She has helped me overcome many roadblocks and always checks in between appointments with helpful podcasts, etc. A session with Laura feels like a chat with your best friend, and she always finds a way to resonate with whatever is causing stress in your life. I highly recommend Laura Walls…you will feel like someone is on your side at all times and you’re never alone.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Just started working together , feels like a good fit
Written on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
My favorite thing about Laura Walls is how she truly gets me and most of the time her suggestions are sensible, yet things I hadn't thought of or heard of before!
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Strongly recommend. Helping a lot so far
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Laura is awesome. She’s attentive funny and really makes me consider the emotional and mental health education and strategies we work on together.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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