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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work
About Laurie
Laurie Ann Pena is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with five years working as an LPC and over a decade in behavioral health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and works from Texas.
Laurie uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage mood disorders and life transitions. Sessions tend to focus on building self-love and improving communication skills. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop concrete coping strategies.
Many clients bring concerns about guilt, shame, or isolation. Laurie addresses these by breaking issues into manageable steps and practicing skills in session. She pays attention to how relationships and personal values affect mood and motivation.
When addiction is part of the picture, work centers on identifying triggers, creating safer routines, and strengthening support systems. For stress and anxiety, sessions often include short, practical tools that can be used between meetings to reduce overwhelm.
Laurie’s counseling style is direct and collaborative. She asks questions, offers exercises, and checks in about what is or isn’t working. She describes her overall aim as helping people clarify purpose, rebuild self-esteem, and move forward with attainable goals.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Laurie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is behavioral work that targets daily routines and coping habits. This involves identifying triggers and building small, repeatable actions to reduce stress or cravings, which helps with addictions and mood regulation. Another approach emphasizes cognitive work to recognize and challenge limiting beliefs. This involves examining unhelpful thoughts about self-worth or failure and testing new ways of thinking to support self-esteem and reduce guilt.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She typically reviews what has helped before and adjusts strategies based on progress and feedback.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask which meeting types are offered and pick the option that best fits daily life. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a routine, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that align with work or family schedules. Therapists can also adapt exercises for brief between-session practice so clients can use new skills in everyday situations.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques and a collaborative approach. Sessions focus on skills, behavior change, and examining beliefs that keep people stuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over ten years working in behavioral health roles. The LPC credential is held in Texas.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential in Texas. Sessions are offered from her Texas practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients within the scope of her Texas LPC credential.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees can be confirmed during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the administrative steps before your initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.