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 absolutely love her!!
Written on Oct 09, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laurie is simply the best. I couldn’t have picked a better person to listen and guide me. She allows me think, speak, and helps me process what I’m saying/actions I’ve taken. Thank you Laurie🩷
Written on Sep 16, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laurie listen well and is genuinely concerned.
Written on Sep 09, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I feel better after talking to her and having some one else confirm, "yes, these things were hurtful and should not have happened that way." I feel like I'm getting stronger within myself and back to normal. I don't cry EVERY day anymore and most of the hurtful things roll of my back and I have the strength to stand up, say "NO MORE", and walk away.
Written on Jul 24, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is so wonderful at letting me rant my feelings out and I have full confidence that she will be able to help me with anything I present her. She’s good at calling me out in a way that translates to me.
Great match!
Written on Jul 11, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laurie is great!
Written on May 11, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue