Laurie Carlton, LPC

Laurie Carlton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Laurie affirms that clients are the experts in their own stories and aims to build on their strengths while they work through difficult moments.

Her sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. She uses clear conversation to identify what's getting in the way and to test small, doable changes. Expect collaborative goal-setting and steps you can try between meetings to see what helps.

Laurie draws on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and Mindfulness Therapy to help people stay present when stress or painful memories feel overwhelming.

People come to Laurie for many concerns, including relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, addiction, parenting stress, career transitions, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses patterns such as codependency, control issues, impulsivity, and shame-related struggles.

Her approach is calm and practical. Laurie works with each person to set realistic goals and to build skills that fit everyday life. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How cognitive and mindfulness approaches work online

Laurie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. In simple, practical steps she helps clients test new behaviors and track what improves mood, sleep, or daily functioning.

She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Those skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she uses to help people stay present and reduce reactivity to stress or painful memories. Mindfulness practices are typically short exercises that can be practiced between sessions to build steadiness over time.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Laurie will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. She adapts techniques as you try them, and checks in about what feels helpful.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow practice of skills in real-world settings. Talk with the therapist about what will best suit your routine and communication preferences.