Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH14876
- NPI1831331115
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Laura
Laura Anderson is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are worn down by anxiety, stress, anger, low mood, and the daily challenges that reduce motivation.
She helps people name what is getting in the way of their days. Sessions focus on practical skills to manage overwhelming feelings and reduce mood swings. She uses some humor when appropriate to lighten tense moments and make hard conversations easier to handle.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods rather than relying on a single technique. That mix includes acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices. The goal is to try different tools and stick with what actually helps the individual in real life.
Many clients come with concerns about relationships, parenting stress, grief, or major life changes. Others bring struggles with self-esteem, work pressure, or persistent worry and panic. She also supports people dealing with control issues, codependency, guilt, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
Sessions are conversational and skill-focused. Laura aims to identify small, doable steps people can take between appointments. She encourages tracking what works and adjusting methods so progress is steady and realistic.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, so they can take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing the thoughts that keep stress and anger active, and then practicing different ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress in the moment.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods and see what fits the person's goals and daily life. That means adjusting tools over time and mixing techniques to match what actually helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit into a workday, remove travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If phone or video sessions are available, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option and video supports face-to-face interaction for practicing new skills. Ask about the current options when you schedule to pick what works best for your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, low mood, and issues like parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, and major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends practical, skill-based approaches with client-centered listening and occasional use of humor to keep sessions grounded and relatable.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.