Laura Standley, LCPC

Laura Standley is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana with 14 years of experience in both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. She has worked with people facing stress, trauma, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, low motivation, self esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. Laura emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings honestly and begin to explore change at their own pace.

Her approach centers on supporting clients through difficult transitions and empowering them to build more fulfilling lives. She recognizes that seeking help takes courage and strives to walk alongside each person as they take those first steps toward greater well-being. Laura draws on her years of clinical practice to tailor support to individual needs, helping clients identify goals, practice new skills, and strengthen relationships at home and beyond.

Clients who work with Laura can expect a thoughtful, compassionate partner who prioritizes respect and collaboration while addressing the practical concerns that brought them to therapy.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Laura uses evidence-based, skills-focused strategies that help people manage stress, anxiety, and mood challenges by teaching practical coping tools and ways to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. These approaches focus on building concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve day to day functioning.

For clients who have experienced trauma, she employs trauma-informed interventions that prioritize safety, pacing, and processing of difficult experiences so healing can proceed at a manageable and respectful rate. For family and parenting concerns, she incorporates family-focused techniques that address communication, attachment, and the dynamics that affect relationships and caregiving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each client to identify goals, assess what methods fit best, and adapt strategies to individual needs, preferences, and life circumstances. This partnership helps ensure the chosen techniques feel useful and sustainable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other locations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, coordinate with busy routines, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of travel constraints.