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- stress and anxiety
- trauma and abuse
- relationship issues
About Laura
Laura Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, sleep and eating problems, anger, career concerns, and bipolar disorder.
She talks with clients to identify practical steps they can take between sessions. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use day to day. Her style blends listening with direct, skills-based work so conversations move from problem description to doable actions.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and on frameworks like person-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavioral strategies, narrative methods, and family systems perspectives. That mix guides how she helps people manage distress and change patterns that get in the way.
Laura has experience across a broad range of life stages and challenges. She supports issues related to LGBT concerns, family conflict, parenting strain, and trauma including sexual assault and family violence. She also addresses suicidal ideation and bereavement in a clinical setting.
Sessions are conducted in English. She practices in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential listed above. Before booking, users should confirm the therapist's current session formats and scheduling process through the platform's matching and scheduling tools.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Laura uses a combination of evidence-based techniques. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavioral strategies teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong feelings or conflict get in the way.Finding the right method is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to choose which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and new challenges appear.
The therapist's biography does not list specific remote session formats. Confirm which session types are currently offered before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional remotely can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone use audio-only if video isn't practical. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular contact with a therapist while they work on goals together.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist work with?
She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines listening with skills-based work and goal-setting. Sessions aim to turn problems into practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns and age groups.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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