Laurie Laman

Laurie Laman, LPC, offers a warm, respectful approach to counseling. She explains things simply and partners with clients to set clear goals. Laurie focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions to manage stress, anger, and low mood.

She draws on client-centered methods to create a space where people feel listened to. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform her use of structured tools for thinking, emotion regulation, and behavior change. Mindfulness and existential ideas are woven in when exploring meaning, values, and present-moment awareness.

Laurie has five years of experience working in both academic and clinical settings in Texas. That experience includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety, panic, social fears, eating concerns, and problems with substance use. She also helps those sorting through family-of-origin issues, relationship strain, grief, and motivation challenges.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Laurie emphasizes skill-building - such as coping strategies for anger, ways to lower anxiety, and steps toward healthier habits around food and substances. She aims for practical change rather than abstract talk.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Laurie acknowledges the courage it takes. She meets people where they are and works with them to develop realistic steps toward greater self-love, clearer relationships, and improved daily functioning.

How Laurie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Laurie uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s concerns guide each session. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people feel understood and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger, and depressive symptoms because it breaks problems into concrete steps and exercises.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. DBT techniques often include short practical exercises for distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will discuss options and help match techniques to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change over time as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward their goals.