Laurie Carlton, LPC

Laurie Carlton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns - including stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem and confidence struggles, relationship and family challenges, sleep difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Laurie also pays attention to patterns such as codependency, communication and control issues, infidelity, isolation, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach emphasizes clients' strengths and lived experience, with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story. Laurie aims to create a collaborative environment where practical skills and insight come together to address both immediate problems and longer-term goals. She draws on therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Laurie recognizes that first step as meaningful. She supports clients through change with steady encouragement, clear strategies, and an emphasis on building resilience and self-awareness so they can move forward with greater confidence and balance.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools that are useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that support people coping with intense emotions, relationship challenges, or impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce rumination and improve focus and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Laurie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so care remains tailored and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access licensed professionals from different locations within Georgia. These options support continuity of care and allow Laurie to work with clients in ways that match their comfort and day-to-day life.