Laura Phen , LPC

Laura Phen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression. She creates a collaborative, client-centered therapeutic space in which individuals can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and strengthen connections. Her approach emphasizes trust, empathy, and practical strategies tailored to each person's needs, drawing on established modalities to address emotional distress and relationship patterns.

Laura works to foster an open and supportive relationship that helps clients feel heard and validated while they pursue change. She recognizes the courage involved in reaching out for help and aims to accompany people through the often-difficult process of healing and growth. As an experienced LPC, she combines clinical knowledge with a respectful, down-to-earth manner to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client is the expert on their own experience. The therapist listens deeply, reflects understanding, and helps clients clarify goals and values - it can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues by teaching skills for coping, problem solving, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be explored collaboratively. The therapist and client work together to choose or combine methods that fit the client’s needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of treatment while accommodating practical constraints.