Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 4 more.
Laurie J Sharp
(she/her)
Hi! I'm Laurie. Congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey! I understand that sometimes we just need to reboot, start over and try again. I bring a lifetime worth of experience as well as formal education, graduating from Alliance Graduate School of counseling and being a Licensed Professional Counselor. You are important! Together we will create a caring and safe healing experience. We will focus on helping you find your voice, understand your strengths and build on your goals and vision. We will focus on overcoming obstacles, challenge unhealthy narratives and empower you to create a healthy realistic narrative of yourself. Are you tired of feeling stuck in an old unhelpful narrative? Is it time to make that change and write a new story? I am here, pen in hand ready to help you move forward in your healing journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first encounter will feature an opportunity to get to know each other. You and I will have an interactive conversation about why you are seeking support and what you hope gain from therapy. Understanding where you are will help me to develop a plan of action to meet your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Counseling and working with people were lifelong goals of mine. I understand the idea of reboot and change as I obtained my license as a second career. I believe in positive change and second chances to re-write your narrative. Professionally, I have focused on secondary training to enhance my skills in working with trauma and finding "life after trauma." Together, let's find your strength narrative and focus on your healing vision.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with individuals 18 years of age and older. having lived through trauma or adverse experiences in never fun, and finding the right counselor to work with and work through these major life events is key to recovery. My client may feel stuck in the past or feel overwhelmed with historic events and are seeking ways to heal from these adverse events.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Connecticut
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medicaid
Husky Health
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Integrative
I use an integrative approach to meet your needs. Each person is dynamic, and it is important to meet your needs each time we connect. By using different approaches, we will be able to meet your goals and learn new skills in your recovery journey.
Narrative
Everyone has a story to tell. It is important to "find your voice." Narrative therapy has been shown to be very helpful in trauma recovery work. It is a gentle, respectful modality that puts you in charge of your story. It can be helpful in understanding your core values and vision for yourself.
12 ratings with written reviews
June 24, 2026
Immediate connection with her. She presented herself as warm, empathetic, knowledgeable, and understanding. First therapist that related to all of my trauma. Responded with validation.
Verified client, age 55-64
April 13, 2026
I was referred by a mutual friend and am very satisfied with my decision to move forward and treat with Laurie. Laurie is easy to talk to, understanding and encouraging.
Verified client, age 65+
April 8, 2026
Thankful for her Christian faith at this time in my life getting clarity for myself.