- Client-centered care
- Practical strategies
- Sleep and rest
About Laura
Laura Phen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward. Her work includes helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, and sleep problems. She keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps clients can use in daily life.
Clients describe starting by talking about immediate concerns and goals. Laura listens first and then helps name patterns that make life harder. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered ways of working that prioritize the person’s experience.
When emotions are intense, dialectical behavior strategies can help manage feelings and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices are offered to build more calm and present-focused awareness. These tools are explained plainly and practiced during sessions so people know how to use them between meetings.
Her background includes many years helping people with grief, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and the stresses of parenting and caregiving. She also supports those dealing with career questions, codependency, and life transitions. Sleep and rest concerns are part of her practice and are addressed alongside mood, stress, and daily routines.
Sessions are aimed at clear, achievable changes rather than long jargon-filled talks. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, steady approach that balances understanding with practical guidance.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s needs. It aims to create a collaborative space where the person leads the pace and topics, useful for relationship and grief work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and daily routines, which can directly help sleep, anxiety, and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that seem like the best fit. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively so clients feel involved in the plan.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples to sessions, which can speed up progress without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Utah, South Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, and sleep problems, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her basic approach in sessions?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address specific problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues including grief, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from South Dakota according to the location listed in her profile.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.