Dr. Laura Riness , LPCC

Dr. Laura Riness is a Minnesota-licensed clinician with seven years of professional experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, adjustment challenges, parenting concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. She works with issues as they arise in both home and work settings and aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly. Dr. Riness emphasizes partnership in therapy, shaping sessions around each person’s priorities so that progress reflects real-world needs and goals. She seeks to reduce barriers to sharing by fostering a nonjudgmental atmosphere that encourages honesty and gradual change.

Holding an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Dr. Riness combines clinical training with practical strategies to support coping and improvement. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and offers steady support through that initial step and beyond. Her approach centers on listening carefully, helping clients identify what matters most to them, and working together to build clearer pathways to a more satisfying and balanced life.

Bringing Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches to Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. It can be helpful for clients working through relationship strains, intimacy-related issues, and long-standing attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting self-discovery and increased self-esteem; it is useful for people seeking a collaborative environment to process emotions and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a common fit for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Laura Riness works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals typically blend methods to match each individual’s situation.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from different locations and at times that fit their schedules. These formats can make consistent care more accessible and adaptable to busy lives while preserving the therapeutic relationship and the ability to work toward meaningful change.