About Laura
Laura Gonzalez Castro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She also supports those coping with trauma, abuse, and major life changes.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She aims to create an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions emphasize practical steps and honest conversation to make daily life feel more manageable.
How Laura works
Laura listens for what matters most to each person and helps set clear short-term goals. She works at a pace the client can handle and checks in regularly about progress. The work may include skills for managing worries, building confidence, and handling upsetting memories.
She describes starting therapy as a courageous move and offers steady support through the process. People who want a calm, direct approach to reduce distress and regain motivation often find this style helpful. If someone prefers a therapist who focuses on goal-oriented conversation and practical tools, Laura can be a good fit.
She practices in Virginia and runs sessions in English for adults seeking help with the concerns listed above.
What Laura works with
The areas below are the ones Laura selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, manageable steps people can use right away. One approach centers on building coping skills for anxiety and stress through practical exercises and structured practice to reduce daily overwhelm. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic or upsetting experiences at a pace the person can tolerate, helping reduce the intensity of painful memories while teaching ways to stay grounded in the present.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers different ways to connect that fit varied routines and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing contact and brief reflections between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and stay consistent with the work.
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