Laura Shires, LPC

Laura Shires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As a licensed counselor, she combines professional training with a compassionate, respectful approach to meet each person where they are.

Laura customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect the specific needs and goals of each client. She emphasizes sensitivity and respect throughout the therapeutic process and works to create a supportive space for clients to explore difficult feelings and patterns. Seeking therapy is a brave step, and Laura aims to empower clients as they take action toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Her practice is grounded in practical, evidence-based techniques designed to address symptoms and promote lasting change. Laura partners with clients to set clear goals, develop useful skills, and adapt strategies that fit individual circumstances. She is available to support and guide clients through the challenges of change and growth with patience and encouragement.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Laura Shires applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical coping skills for managing stress and anxiety; these strategies focus on helping clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop emotion regulation skills, and build daily routines that support wellbeing. She also employs targeted approaches to address trauma and abuse, guiding clients through processing painful experiences and strengthening safety and resilience over time. Additionally, Laura works on motivation and self-esteem by helping clients set achievable goals and practice self-compassion while building confidence in small, sustainable steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit. Clients are invited to provide feedback and shape the pace and focus of their work together.

Online therapy with Laura is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, support consistent engagement, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most accessible for their life and needs.