Laura Nagy , LPC

Laura Nagy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with three decades of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Master in Agency Counseling and has worked with a wide range of concerns including crisis situations, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and the practical stresses of work, parenting, and family life. Her background also includes certification and practice in equine-assisted therapy, a hands-on approach that can complement traditional talk therapy.

Her style blends client-centered and solution-focused methods that place the client's goals at the center of the work while keeping sessions practical and forward-moving. She draws on a strengths-based perspective, highlighting the resourcefulness and courage clients have already shown, and often assigns targeted between-session exercises to make steady progress toward identified goals. Laura emphasizes helping people identify and build their natural support systems so gains made in therapy can be sustained over time.

Laura lives in Michigan with her husband and daughter and brings a calm, supportive presence to her work. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches and Online Care from a Client-centered Perspective

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping people clarify their goals and build confidence. This approach is useful for concerns like stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions because it emphasizes empathy and personal strengths.

Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and practical, concentrating on identifying small, achievable steps that move a person toward the changes they want. It can be especially helpful for addressing specific problems such as work stress, coping strategies, and short-term challenges where moving forward is a priority.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management.

Finding the best approach is collaborative - the therapist will work with the client to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life, offering flexibility for scheduling, quicker access from different locations within the therapist's permitted area, and continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Note that Laura is not currently accepting new clients.