- Goal driven
- Trauma informed
- Parenting support
About Laura
Laura Salazar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on each person's goals and strengths, and she helps people outline clear steps to reach those goals. Her approach is practical and collaborative, with a focus on giving clients tools they can use outside of sessions.
She commonly addresses depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, and trauma or abuse. Laura also supports people dealing with addictions, intimacy and relationship concerns, family and parenting challenges, LGBT issues, and self-esteem struggles. Sessions emphasize learning skills for behavior change and coping in day-to-day life.
In therapy Laura draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, existential thinking, and trauma-focused practices. She adapts techniques to fit what each person wants to accomplish and builds treatment plans around those goals. The process is collaborative and goal-oriented.
Laura works from an empowerment perspective, aiming to give people knowledge and tools they can use when life gets hard. She describes clients as the experts on their own lives and sees her role as helping them move toward the life they want. Her background across several approaches supports a tailored plan for each person.
Laura practices in Illinois and offers services in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details to match your needs.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead to build goals that matter to them. This approach helps people clarify values, set personal goals, and feel heard while choosing what to work on next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior change because it includes practical exercises and homework.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Session options are not listed here, so confirm the current formats offered before booking to make sure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, family and parenting concerns, and LGBT-related matters.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, goal-oriented style that emphasizes practical tools and skill building. Sessions focus on what clients want to accomplish and on techniques that fit those goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings nine years of experience working with the issues listed in her specialties.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.