About Laurie
Laurie Metje is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington who helps people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She focuses on eating issues, addictions, self-esteem, parenting stress, grief, relationship strain, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. Laurie works with people who want practical tools and steady support.
She approaches therapy as a partnership. Laurie begins by listening carefully to understand each person's story and goals.
How Laurie works
She helps people build on their strengths and learn skills that fit everyday life. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with straightforward suggestions to try between meetings. Laurie uses several commonly practiced methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy.
She blends these approaches to match what each person needs rather than sticking to a single method. With nine years of experience, Laurie brings practical know-how from working with a range of concerns. She aims to create a calm, direct space where people can talk about difficult topics and try new ways of coping.
Progress often comes from small changes that add up over time. People who choose Laurie can expect a straightforward, supportive process. She helps clients set realistic goals, practice new skills, and adjust plans as life shifts.
The focus is on useful strategies and steady encouragement.
Laurie lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
How Laurie blends methods for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. It helps people feel heard while they figure out goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will talk with each person about their needs and goals and then recommend or combine methods. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows a face-to-face feel for deeper conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn't wanted. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework review, or quick support between sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
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