Laurie Laman, LPC

Laurie Laman, LPC, offers practical, down-to-earth support using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related approaches. She focuses on common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, anger, grief, and issues around eating and addiction. Laurie writes and talks plainly so parents and individuals can understand next steps. She practices from Texas and brings five years of experience to sessions.

Laurie keeps sessions collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps set clear goals. Together with each person she identifies patterns that keep problems going and builds simple skills to change them. Those skills can include thinking skills, emotional regulation, and mindfulness exercises.

Her background includes work in schools and clinical settings where she supported children, adolescents, and adults facing life challenges. That mix means she is used to practical problem solving and explaining coping tools in simple terms. She uses evidence-informed techniques without jargon.

Sessions tend to be warm and respectful. Laurie aims to create a space where people feel heard and can try new ways of coping. She encourages steady progress and checks in on what is or isn’t working so plans can be adjusted.

Parents who are worried about a child’s mood, eating, or behavior will find clear steps and skill-building in her approach. Laurie helps people break big problems into manageable tasks and supports them as they practice new habits.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy as core tools. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ideas about stressful situations, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work focuses on listening, acceptance, and working at the client’s pace to clarify goals and values.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also available for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style skills teach grounding, distress tolerance, and clear communication techniques that help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans when needed.

Online sessions provide flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat or text messaging works well for brief updates, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy family schedule or a changing day.