Laura Hall, LPC

Laura Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Henderson State University and has worked in school settings, community mental health, hospitals, and private practice, bringing a broad base of experience to her work.

Her clinical background includes supporting people through addiction, depression, anxiety, stress-related concerns, communication challenges, family conflict, bipolar disorder, and first episode psychosis, among other presenting issues. Motivated by a belief that everyone benefits from being listened to and understood, she emphasizes practical support aimed at improving quality of life and aligning goals with clients' values and lifestyles.

During the COVID-19 outbreak she pursued a specialization in technology-assisted counseling to expand access for people who could not seek help in traditional settings. She describes herself as open-minded and down-to-earth, often using concrete examples to translate ideas into relatable, practical strategies, and she respects diverse backgrounds and personal values.

Laura uses cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, reality therapy, and person-centered methods to tailor care to each individual. She is mostly available for live chat and also offers some live phone and video availability on alternating weekends; clients should check with her to confirm which weekends are open. She checks messages a minimum of twice daily and responds when she can.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify personal goals and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting each person to explore their values and choices, which can be helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and identity concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people address anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain difficulties.

She also incorporates mindfulness-based ideas to help people build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful situations. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Laura works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult, and allow clients to connect with a licensed professional from their preferred location.