About Laura
Laura Salazar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction, and self-esteem issues. Her approach centers on the person in the room and on practical steps to reach clear goals.
She uses Client-Centered methods to listen and build a collaborative plan.
How Laura works
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and then tests new ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for handling strong emotions and improving relationships. Laura treats trauma with focused strategies that aim to reduce symptoms and restore day-to-day functioning.
She frames therapy as skill-building so people leave sessions with tools they can use between appointments. Sessions often include goal setting, skills practice, and real-world assignments to track progress. Her work emphasizes clear goals agreed on at the start of treatment.
Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed. She aims to make therapy understandable and directly useful for daily life. Laura practices in Illinois and holds licensure in both Illinois and Texas.
She communicates in English and offers a range of remote session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Laura lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
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.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a plan together. It helps people clarify what matters most and sets goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-destructive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may mix approaches over time so the work stays focused and useful for everyday challenges.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when voice-only check-ins fit a schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to have brief check-ins, share progress notes, or practice skills between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for appointments and help maintain continuity of care when life gets busy.
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