Laura Tellez, LCSW

Laura Tellez is a bilingual therapist based in Texas with more than 12 years of professional experience. She holds the LCSW credential, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained to provide clinical support and counseling. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she assists people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and those seeking greater motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique needs and goals. Laura frames the work as a collaborative process and offers steady support for clients taking the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling, happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Laura

Laura uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can explore feelings and identify their own paths forward - this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and motivation. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that focuses on recognizing and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood. For clients affected by traumatic experiences, she applies Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of trauma and support recovery in a paced, structured way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to adapt methods over time so therapy remains responsive and meaningful.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can connect by video calls, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity of care, and increase accessibility for people who cannot attend in person, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to make progress toward personal goals.