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Laura Stevens, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Welcome! Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step in being vulnerable, and asking for help. You are definitely not alone. This is a safe space, so please feel free to share anything you’d like. I want to join you on this counseling journey to help you feel safe, heard, respected, and comfortable in sharing your story so that together we can help you succeed and feel better.

I have a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University, and a professional counseling license in the state of Texas. I am originally from Ohio, but currently live in Clearwater, Florida with my husband and baby. Before we moved to Florida, we lived in Texas where I worked in several different locations, including a psychiatric hospital where I helped determine if people needed to be admitted or referred to outpatient counseling. Using my crisis counseling skills, I helped patients feel safe, respected, and accepted in sharing their stories of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. I then worked at a private counseling practice working directly with adults and families in their homes as a mental health counselor. After they closed their doors, I worked at a non-profit mental health center using play therapy with children. After that I worked as a community-based counselor and case manager at a non-profit, certified community behavioral health center. I met with people in their homes or in the community listening to their stories, helping them work through their emotions to better make decisions for their lives. I then transitioned to a new unit at the same agency as a school-based counselor working with children at a local elementary school. I have the most experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and low-motivation.

I draw from a variety of counseling theories including person-centered counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and choice theory. It is my goal to create a safe, welcoming and caring space for you to feel free to be vulnerable in sharing your story so that we can work together in helping you succeed. It can be tough finding a counselor you feel comfortable with, so if at any time you think we’re not working well together, please do not hesitate to say so!

I look forward to meeting you and joining you on your counseling journey!

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Pregnancy and childbirth

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 81169

Reviews

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Laura is so wonderful! I had the best experience working with her the last few months. She is very calming and allows me the space to open up freely

Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

I highly recommend Laura. She is very patient and allows you to vent without judgement or interrupting.

Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Really enjoying it so far, she is very sweet and makes me feel comfortable and validated.

Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Awesome

Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

Laura is great!

Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management

She's extremely patient and a great listener

Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd