Laurie May, MD, LCPC

Laurie May is a licensed therapist with 22 years of experience supporting people as they navigate complex emotional challenges. She focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, address relationship concerns, process grief, and strengthen self-esteem while offering practical tools for coping with life changes. Laurie emphasizes compassionate, individualized care that meets each person where they are and respects the uniqueness of their journey.

Her style is collaborative and supportive, guiding clients to identify inner strengths and build resilient coping strategies that lead to sustainable, positive change. Laurie works alongside clients to set realistic goals, practice new skills, and foster meaningful personal growth with empathy and professional expertise. Laurie holds an MD, indicating a medical degree, and an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credentials that reflect extensive training and clinical practice.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Laurie May uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs presented by stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies that help clients manage overwhelming thoughts and bodily reactions, teaching practical tools to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach focuses on exploring emotions and interpersonal patterns to support healthier communication, repair relationship strains, and process loss in a way that promotes healing and renewed purpose. A third strand centers on building coping strategies for life transitions, helping clients cultivate resilience and clearer self-understanding.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Laurie undertakes with each client. She collaborates with clients to identify goals, experiment with different methods, and adjust the plan based on what best fits the individual’s needs, preferences, and pace. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the person in front of her.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing busy schedules or limited local options. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging their entire routine. These options make it easier to maintain momentum in therapy and to apply new skills in real-life contexts between sessions.