Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 13 ratings

Laurie Nelson

LPC, 5 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona, with a Master's degree in clinical health counseling. I have been practicing since 2020 in both agency and private practice settings. Each method I use in therapy is grief and trauma-informed, and sessions are designed to meet the specific needs and strengths of my clients. I have experience working with both adults and adolescents to help them successfully use strategies that allow them to reconnect with themselves and regain their foothold in life.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session will be designed to help you feel comfortable with me and with therapy by answering any questions or concerns you may have. I will also gather information from you that will help me understand how you think, communicate, and what you desire to gain from our time together, so we can design a plan for future sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have a variety of both personal and professional experiences that help me to be an empathetic listener and to hear the story behind the story that you share. I am able to help you explore and clarify what will help you move from where you are to where you want to be. We will use the strengths and resources that are already within your reach, as well as encourage you to take the steps needed to get the outcomes you are seeking.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with clients who are ready to do something different in order to feel better, relate better, and function better to begin living life on their terms.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

ADHDAnger ManagementChronic IllnessGriefPhysical Health ConditionSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Person-centered (Rogerian)

My main approach to therapy is Person-centered, which means that I will support you as you lead the session. My role is to listen to you and to reflect your thoughts and ideas back as well as explore them more through questioning techniques. In this way, you are truly in the driver's seat of each session, with helpful guidance from me when needed.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

My therapy approach is also focused on helping you find the solutions needed to live life more fully and to implement them in the way you desire. This method focuses on current circumstances and future hopes. My training in SFBT helps me to listen for information from you that prompts a specific line of questioning that help you gain insight and solutions that can be implemented in a shorter period of time.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Using a variety of CBT techniques, the interplay between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are explored in each session. CBT can help to develop strategies and mindsets that better support your ability to live in healthier ways.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

When experiencing difficult emotions or situations, some clients may benefit from the unique approach of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. DBT teaches us methods of accepting, tolerating, and managing situations outside of our control. Through these strategies, I can help you learn specific tools that are designed to help with very strong emotions, interpersonal relationships, and mindfulness.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 13 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

June 20, 2025

She listens to my ramblings and helps me to organize my thoughts while coming up with solutions. She asks me what I practiced to see what works or doesn’t to be able to help accordingly.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 6 with Laurie

May 9, 2025

Laurie has provided me with solutions that have helped tremendously! She's caring, and I love that she smiles so often.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 5 with Laurie

March 31, 2025

I had a great initial session. Laurie is great at understanding what you’re trying to say. She has already helped me to make sense of things.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Laurie