- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Laura
Laura Anderson is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and the everyday strain of parenting. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to help clients find small, practical skills they can use right away. Her style mixes warmth with clear tools so sessions feel useful and down-to-earth.
Laura focuses on problems that often come up when life changes or pressure builds.
Background and approach
She supports people coping with relationships, grief, work stress, feelings of shame or guilt, and the many frustrations that come with parenting. She also addresses panic, mood shifts, anger, and issues tied to control and communication. In sessions she combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas.
That means clients learn to notice thoughts and feelings, try gentle shifts in behavior, and practice small coping skills between meetings. Laura adapts the mix to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. She keeps the tone conversational and sometimes brings lightness when emotions feel heavy.
People can expect straightforward skill teaching, short exercises, and homework that feels doable. The goal is more steady days and clearer ways to manage difficult moments. Laura provides services from Florida as a Florida LMHC.
Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled through the intake and matching process on the site. She works with adults addressing parenting concerns among other life stressors.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laura helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches values-based steps so clients can take small actions that matter even when emotions are loud. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and build new skills. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment through short practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and try different methods to see what fits best. Together they’ll track what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay focused and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to work on these methods. Video calls allow more interactive skill practice and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers no video. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings or use brief written exercises during a busy day. These options make it simpler to fit consistent care into parenting schedules, work breaks, or moments when a quick check-in helps.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem problems. Parenting worries, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions are also common topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions mix skill teaching, brief exercises, and occasional lightness to ease intense emotions.
How much experience does she bring?
Laura has ten years of clinical experience helping adults navigate mood issues, panic, and caregiving stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices from Florida as a Florida LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laura?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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