Laurie Mombay , MD, LCPC

Laurie Mombay is a licensed clinician based in Maryland with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, anger, mood disorders, trauma, and related challenges. She holds MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and also earned a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College, an educational background that informs her thoughtful, values-aware approach to care.

Her work spans a range of settings, including outpatient programs, employee assistance services, and criminal justice contexts such as victim advocacy and corrections. That breadth of experience has shaped a counseling style that is compassionate and non-judgmental while also offering challenge and encouragement when change is needed. Laurie emphasizes practical skills and tools so clients can apply insight to real-life situations and build more satisfying, sustainable patterns of living.

Clinically, she draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy and has extensive experience with dialectical behavior therapy, especially with clients who struggle to regulate mood and behavior. She regularly supports people who have experienced significant trauma and helps them identify steps toward recovery and improved functioning. Laurie entered the counseling field out of a genuine interest in listening to life stories and remains committed to creating a nurturing space where people can shape those stories into a life worth living.

How Laurie Mombay Applies Therapeutic Approaches Online

Laurie uses evidence-based approaches adapted for remote care to help clients address mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors; it is useful for depression, anxiety, panic, and many mood-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills - an approach that supports people who have trouble managing intense emotions or impulsive behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths to move toward specific goals, making it a good fit for clients seeking concrete change in areas like stress management or life purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Laurie collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors interventions so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative process helps identify which strategies will be most helpful at different stages of care.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent contact, try skill-building between sessions, and access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located within the therapist's practice area.