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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- Depression support
About Laura
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Montana with 14 years of experience. Laura Standley helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, and family conflict. She has worked in outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps to address day-to-day problems.
She works directly with clients to talk through current concerns and identify small changes that can make life easier. Her background includes supporting people after trauma and with mood-related difficulties. She also has experience connected to adoption and foster care, attachment questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and blended family issues.
In sessions she aims for straightforward communication. People can expect collaborative planning, reflection on patterns that cause distress, and strategies to reduce intense reactions. She pays attention to how family roles and communication affect stress and problem-solving.
Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide interventions that target anxiety, depressive symptoms, and relationship patterns. She is practiced at helping clients build clearer boundaries and stronger routines that support mental health. Work may include practicing new ways of interacting with others and managing impulses.
She offers English-language care in Montana and does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and are billed via a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based work translates to remote sessions
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing symptoms and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach targets anxiety and stress by teaching practical coping skills, breathing or grounding exercises, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. These methods help with daily worry and situational stress.Another approach addresses mood and relationship patterns by identifying negative thinking, testing those thoughts, and practicing new interaction habits. This work often involves role-play, communication practice, and planning small behavioral experiments to shift routines and reactions. These techniques are useful for low mood, impulsivity, and communication problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommend techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. When available, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people work from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps focus. Ask about which session formats are offered when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting issues, and family conflict. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical conversation, identifying patterns, and planning small changes to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Montana and provides services from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.