- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Sleeping disorders
About Laurie
Laurie Carlton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 14 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles and respects each person's knowledge of their own life. Her approach is direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on clear steps a person can use right away.
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and addiction concerns. Parenting is listed among her areas of focus, and she supports parents looking for strategies to manage stress and relationship strain.
Background and approach
Laurie also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar mood concerns. Laurie uses evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. That means sessions often include learning new coping skills, practicing calmer responses, and making small changes that add up over time.
She aims for clear, hands-on work rather than long lectures. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress together.
Conversations are practical - problem solving, skill building, and checking what works for the person in the room. Clients can expect flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows according to the therapist's availability.
What Laurie works with
Everything Laurie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laurie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Laurie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online Approaches That Fit Everyday Life
Laurie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and tackle sleep or motivation problems. DBT teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when intense feelings or impulsive actions get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on the client's goals and what feels practical. Decisions about techniques come out of conversation, not a one-size-fits-all script.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to send brief updates, get grounding prompts, or maintain contact between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress steady even when life is hectic.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and many relationship and life-change issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on skill building and problem solving with clear, step-by-step tools to try between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
Laurie has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and behavioral issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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