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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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
Laurie is fantastic, she’s so great at providing different angles on certain situations that you may not have thought of before. She’s very considerate of your feelings in regards to suggestions she makes for you, asks great questions to really get you to think about and help you with whatever you’re dealing with.
Written on May 11, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
LAURIE IS SO GREAT. I would highly recommend her as a therapist. She truly cares.
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Great listening and phenomenal advice .
Written on Feb 15, 2026 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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