As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring over a decade of compassionate counseling experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding and addressing complex emotional landscapes, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and grief counseling.
I am committed to helping clients navigate personal struggles with empathy and practical strategies. My therapeutic work focuses on fostering self-love, improving communication skills, overcoming isolation, and healing from feelings of guilt and shame. I offer a supportive, faith-informed perspective for those seeking guidance aligned with Christian values.
My practice centers on creating a safe, understanding environment where individuals can explore their emotional experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover personal strength. I believe in walking alongside my clients, offering gentle guidance as they work towards meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
TX LPC 16965
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I’ve been working with her for a bit now, and she really listens, offers great advice and solutions, and is a safe, supportive sounding board.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Laurie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Laurie is kind, understanding and professional. She is always on time and keeps an open line of communication. She makes me feel comfortable and challenges me to set and meet personal goals and encourages me to dig deep into important issues.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Laurie for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Laurie is extremely helpful. She has been essential to my healing. She knows when to listen, how to respond and provide the right advice when appropriate. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Laurie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Great!
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Laurie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laurie is fabulous! All of our sessions are handled in a conversational manner. Laurie listens to my experiences and to my goals for healing, and then responds appropriately without judgement or inference of her personal views.
Written on Aug 27, 2025 after therapy with Laurie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Laurie has been very supportive, compassionate, and helpful. She is so kind and a very good listener. She has helped me to work through a really difficult situation with my adult, special needs, step son.
I highly recommend Laurie.
Written on Aug 16, 2025 after therapy with Laurie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue