Laura Smith, LCMHC

Laura Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She works with men, women, adolescents, and children of all ages, addressing a broad range of concerns from stress, anxiety, and depression to trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her practice also encompasses support for eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges, anger and bipolar-related concerns, and care for LGBTQ clients.

Holding NC LCMHC 10441, she blends several evidence-based orientations to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her work draws on person-centered principles to create a warm, respectful environment, cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavioral strategies for emotion regulation, narrative approaches to reframe lived experience, and family systems ideas when relationships and family dynamics are central to change.

Laura’s therapeutic aim is to empower clients to discover their own solutions while offering skilled guidance and practical tools. She approaches each person with compassion and sensitivity, adapting methods to fit goals and preferences. Reaching out for support takes courage, and Laura welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with clients as they move toward clearer understanding and meaningful progress.

Evidence-Based Techniques in Online Therapy

Laura Smith commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address emotional distress and daily functioning. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical behavior therapy offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

When relationship patterns or family dynamics are central, she draws on family systems ideas to explore how interactions influence individual symptoms and to support healthier communication and roles. The choice of approach is collaborative - Laura works with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Laura is available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or elsewhere, and to continue therapy consistently even when life gets busy or travel is required.