- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Laura
Laura Salazar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her, helping clients set clear goals and learn tools they can use during difficult moments. Her approach is practical and goal-focused, aimed at building skills that fit daily life.
She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief and trauma or abuse.
Background and approach
She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, and parenting challenges. Sessions focus on what a client wants to change and on steps to get there. Laura combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy.
That means she listens without judgment, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and teaches coping and emotion-regulation skills. She also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and on trauma-focused approaches when past events affect current life. In the counseling room, Laura works with each person to build a plan that fits their goals.
Plans are practical and clear, with exercises to practice between sessions. Progress is checked regularly and adjusted as needed. She provides services from Illinois and runs sessions in English.
Her emphasis is on helping people gain tools and confidence so they can manage life changes and parenting stresses more effectively.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered work focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set goals that matter to them. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, validating presence and clear goal-setting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behavior. Online sessions often include identifying patterns, trying new behaviors, and practicing exercises between sessions to change unhelpful responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Online DBT-style work emphasizes breathing and grounding techniques, emotion regulation skills, and step-by-step behavioral plans that can be practiced outside session time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Clients can try different techniques and adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling and follow-up more flexible for people juggling parenting and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Laura
What issues does Laura commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. She also focuses on relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem, and parenting concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and goal-oriented. She blends listening and validation with practical exercises from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people through a range of concerns, including mood, trauma, and behavior change.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Illinois with licensure noted for Texas and Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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