- Client-centered approach
- Focus on grief and trauma
- Faith-informed perspective
About Laurie
Laurie Speed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Her style is warm and practical, aiming to help clients take useful steps forward in everyday life.
Laurie listens first and follows the person's lead. She combines a client-centered stance with elements from emotionally-focused methods and narrative work to help people make sense of painful emotions. Sessions often include chances to notice patterns in relationships, practice clearer ways of communicating, and name hard feelings so they change shape.
Many people come to her for help with life transitions - divorce, caregiving strain, or major losses. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and trouble prioritizing self-care and self-love. Laurie brings a faith-informed perspective for clients who want that included in their work.
In sessions clients can expect calm attention, questions that invite reflection, and straightforward tools to try between meetings. The focus is on building resilience and finding workable ways to cope day to day. Laurie aims to help each person reconnect with their strengths and move toward clearer choices.
Her practice is based in Texas and she provides care in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients feel understood and can explore choices at their own pace. This approach is useful for stress, depression, and life changes where being heard matters.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and track strong emotions in relationships and personal life. It focuses on how feelings shape interactions and can be helpful for easing isolation, improving communication, and processing loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process often begins in the first sessions and is adjusted as needs change.
For practical online therapy details, please confirm current session formats before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins, or remove the need to travel. Online sessions can make it simpler to continue care through transitions while focusing on emotional healing and communication skills.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and self-love.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and following the client's pace. Sessions combine empathetic reflection with practical steps people can try between meetings.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of counseling experience working with people through significant life transitions and complex emotions. That experience shapes a calm, steady approach to therapy.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. The LPC credential is used to denote her licensure and clinical role.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this therapist from outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients from within Texas should confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during the matching process.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.