About Laurie
Laurie May is a licensed therapist with more than 22 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Laurie works in Maryland and offers sessions in English.
Her approach is collaborative and supportive. She helps clients build practical coping strategies that fit everyday life. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.
Laurie also addresses body image concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and the isolation that can follow difficult events.
How Laurie works
She supports people working through forgiveness, self-love, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose. Social anxiety and phobia are additional areas she helps with. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and goal-oriented planning.
Laurie blends long experience with a calm, respectful presence. She helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and track progress over time. Her background as an MD and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor gives her a broad view of mental and emotional health.
That combination informs how she guides treatment choices, coping tools, and referrals when needed.
What Laurie works with
The areas below are the ones Laurie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach helps people manage anxious thoughts and reduce avoidance by teaching step-by-step coping techniques and gradual exposure to feared situations. Another method centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by identifying interaction habits, practicing new responses, and rehearsing difficult conversations. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She values input from the person in therapy and invites regular check-ins about what is or is not helping. Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break during the day. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for frequent check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These formats make therapy more flexible and can help people keep consistent momentum toward their goals.Start online instead of waiting
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