Calm, Clarity, Connection
in life’s ups and downs
Working with Laurel
Do you ever feel invisible in your own home—surrounded by people yet weighed down by loneliness, exhaustion, or disconnection?
Maybe you find yourself dreading the next day’s demands or reaching for a drink to take the edge off. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples slow down, reconnect with what truly matters, and find steadiness in the middle of life’s chaos. With over a decade of experience, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you clarify your values and make small, meaningful changes, even when stress or painful memories get in the way. When trauma or relationship struggles are part of the picture, I draw from exposure-based approaches and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support deeper healing and connection. My goal is for you to leave therapy not just feeling better, but equipped with tools to stay grounded, present, and connected—long after our work together ends.
Laurel’s Licenses in NC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - C009937
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) - 20414
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) - 21462
Take the plunge
Individual Therapy
We will work together to help you reconnect with your core values — what truly matters to you — and find practical ways to live those values even in the midst of stress or strong emotions. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I’ll support your healing and help you build tools you can use long after therapy ends. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself and your life.
Cost: $175 per 60-minute session
Conditions treated: anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance misuse, stress related to a life transition (new to parenthood, retirement, chronic illness, etc.)
Couples Therapy
Lately, have you and your partner been feeling more like bickering roommates than teammates? Maybe small misunderstandings turn into big arguments — or silence. Couples therapy offers a space to slow down, understand the patterns keeping you apart, and begin rebuilding emotional closeness.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners move from disconnection to understanding, from blame to secure attachment. Together, we’ll focus on strengthening your bond, improving communication, and rediscovering the sense of warmth and safety that brought you together in the first place.
Cost: $175 per 60-minute session
PTSD Intensive
If you’re ready to stop PTSD symptoms from running your life, this focused, evidence-based treatment is for you. Over the course of 3 months, we’ll meet weekly for 30–45 minutes to confront a traumatic memory and the emotions connected to it. Together, we’ll help your mind and body learn that you are safe—even when triggered—and that you can move through your days with confidence.
Cost: $1,500 for twelve 45-minute sessions to be used within 4 months.
Research shows this approach leads to significant improvements in functioning and relief from PTSD symptoms within this timeframe.
Immediate Availability
Laurel is an experienced therapist (12+ years) and new to private practice so she has openings right now. She will respond to your inquiry within 48 business hours and usually schedules a first appointment within 1 week.
Laurel sees clients virtually who are located anywhere in NC on weekdays mornings between 9 AM and 1 PM.
The Fine Print
Insurance and Out-of-Network Benefits
I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not bill insurance directly. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits (not all do), you may be eligible to receive partial reimbursement for our sessions. Here’s how it works: you pay the full session fee at the time of your appointment, then submit a claim to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. I’m happy to guide you through the process and help you understand what forms to complete. To find out whether you have out-of-network mental health benefits, call the toll-free number for behavioral health on the back of your insurance card and ask about your coverage for outpatient therapy with an out-of-network provider.
Fees
$175/session or $1500 for 3-month PTSD intensive.
Sliding Scale
To support access and affordability, I offer a sliding scale. We will revisit this rate together every six months to ensure it still fits your needs and circumstances.
Free 60-minute Consultation
Therapy’s “secret sauce” is the human connection between client and therapist above all else. Reach out below for a free 60-minute consultation to see if it’s a good fit. I’d love to get to know you!
Practice Details
Virtual only via HIPAA compliant video conference
Weekday mornings 9 AM - 1 PM
Clients must be adults (18+) in North Carolina
Other services upon request
Parent coaching
Clinical supervision for LCAS and LCSW licenses
Connect
Interested in working together or have questions? Reach out and I will be in touch within 48 business hours. I’m looking forward to getting to know you!