- CBT and DBT approaches
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Maryland based LCPC
About Laurie
Laurie Mombay is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are anxious, depressed, grieving, or struggling with sleep and rest problems. Her style is warm and direct, offering both encouragement and practical tools to make daily life more manageable.
Laurie earned a master's degree from Loyola College in Pastoral Counseling, though most of her work has been in secular settings. She has provided care in outpatient clinics, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections. That variety shaped an approach that is down-to-earth and skills focused.
In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral ideas with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused work. That means clients learn to notice unhelpful thoughts, build new coping skills, and set concrete, achievable goals. Laurie emphasizes putting insight into action rather than stopping at understanding.
She has extensive experience supporting people after trauma and with mood or personality-related challenges. Her work balances a compassionate presence with practical challenges and homework when that will help make progress. Many clients appreciate having a clear plan alongside emotional support.
Laurie invites people to tell their story and to try small, sustainable changes that add up over time. She aims to help each person find better daily rhythms, manage intense feelings, and improve sleep and rest where that is a concern.
Practical approaches for online care and finding the right fit
Laurie uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood disorder symptoms by breaking down problems into manageable steps.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially helpful for mood swings, impulsivity, and strong emotional reactions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll try methods that fit the problem and adjust as progress is made.
Confirm available session formats before booking to know how Laurie's practice runs online. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Online work can support consistent practice of skills between sessions and help people bring tools into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laurie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and rest problems, anger, grief, trauma and mood-related issues including bipolar and panic disorder.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate and non-judgmental while also being direct. She offers practical tools, skill-building, and goal-focused tasks between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Laurie has 18 years of experience and has worked in outpatient care, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and practices as a licensed clinical professional counselor in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laurie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.