Laura Schwades, LMHC

Laura Schwades is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, impulsivity, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. Laura combines practical strategies and compassionate support to help clients make meaningful changes in their daily lives.

She approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own story and carries strengths that can be used to meet life’s challenges. Laura aims to create a collaborative space where those strengths are recognized and built upon, and where clients can safely explore patterns that contribute to distress. Her work often focuses on empowering clients to develop motivation, confidence, and more effective ways of managing emotions and relationships.

Seeking change takes courage, and Laura emphasizes support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process. As an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she draws on evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each individual’s needs, helping them move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns in thinking and behavior and building practical skills to manage emotions and reactions. One common approach she uses helps clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns while developing new coping strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another emphasis is trauma-informed care that supports processing difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, while strengthening emotion regulation and interpersonal skills for healthier relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what is helping, what needs adjustment, and how interventions can be tailored to the client’s life circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to continue progress even when in-person visits are not possible.