Laurie Metje , LMHC

Laurie Metje is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 9 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who have experienced trauma and abuse, supports those managing eating disorders, and works with clients seeking greater motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Laurie also assists individuals as they cope with life changes and transitions.

Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already holds resources to face difficult challenges. She emphasizes collaboration, listening, and practical strategies to help clients move toward a more satisfying and balanced life. Taking the first step to seek change requires courage, and Laurie offers steady encouragement and guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Clients can expect an empathetic style paired with goal-oriented work, with an emphasis on building skills and uncovering personal strengths that support recovery and growth. Laurie aims to create a respectful space where goals are set together and progress unfolds at the client’s pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This approach helps individuals deepen self-understanding and build on their existing strengths to navigate challenges and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented method that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It is often used to address anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by developing strategies for change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions or difficulty managing stress and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting methods as the work unfolds so the therapy fits the individual’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity, try different formats, and find what works best for the therapeutic relationship.