About Laura
Laura Smith is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, and concerns around self-esteem and intimacy. She also addresses issues such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and bipolar-related concerns.
Her style is warm and inviting. She meets people where they are and uses straightforward talk to help them make sense of what feels overwhelming.
How Laura works
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems going. With eight years of experience, she draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit each person’s needs. That means sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviors, attending to patterns in relationships, and building skills for coping with intense emotions.
The exact approach shifts to match the concerns brought to therapy. Laura takes a collaborative stance in the room. She works with clients to set goals and track small changes that add up over time.
Expect clear explanations, gentle challenge when needed, and a plan you can use between sessions. Her practice offers several online formats so people can choose what fits their life. Laura aims to create a respectful space where people can address what matters most and develop tools to feel more steady day to day.
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
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Laura uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building skills for emotion regulation. Cognitive strategies help people identify and challenge thoughts that increase anxiety or depression, while practical exercises support behavior changes that improve daily functioning.She also uses approaches that look at relationships and personal stories. That work helps people see how past patterns affect current relationships and intimacy, and it supports rebuilding connections after loss or trauma. Techniques that teach emotion regulation give tools for managing intense feelings without getting overwhelmed.
Choosing the right approach is a cooperative process. Laura partners with each person to clarify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what proves helpful. Together they decide which techniques fit the client’s needs and preferences, and she checks in regularly to measure progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel ability. Video calls allow face-to-face work when visual connection matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for focused check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send updates or brief reflections between sessions and can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or caregiving routine.
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