About Laura
Laura Shires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of experience. She focuses on creating a respectful and compassionate space for people who are struggling and want practical change. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with trauma and abuse, and build motivation and self-esteem.
Laura also supports those facing addiction, grief, career strain, and issues around intimacy and relationships. She works with concerns like sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How Laura works
Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to fit each person's situation. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on real-life steps that people can try between meetings.
Laura describes therapy as a partnership. She acknowledges that seeking help takes courage and offers steady support and encouragement during the process. The goal is to help people feel more capable and make small, sustainable changes.
Practical matters are covered too. She provides care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and arrangements for scheduling are made after a short matching questionnaire.
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
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online care
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and develop more balanced ways of responding to stress and anxiety; it is useful for mood, worry, and everyday decision-making. Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and building safety around memories and reactions after trauma; it helps people reduce distress and regain a sense of control. These methods are explained in simple terms and adapted to each person's situation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has or has not helped before, and personal preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what feels most useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation that often feels like an in-person appointment. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to get consistent care while balancing other commitments.
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