Works with
How Laura works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Shires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma and substance concerns. Laura emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and aims to meet people where they are.
She builds a plan together with each person, shaping sessions around what feels most useful. Conversations are practical and straightforward. Laura works to break down big problems into manageable steps and to build small, steady changes over time.
Background and approach
Her work includes support for grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and career stress. She also helps people coping with depression, ADHD-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Anger is another area she addresses through focused conversations and practical strategies.
Sessions are guided by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative mindset. Laura aims to create a plan that fits each person’s values, needs, and daily life. She encourages clients to try methods between sessions and bring back what does and does not work.
People who prefer direct guidance and a compassionate listener tend to find her approach useful. She prioritizes clear communication and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Laura supports people at each step as they work toward clearer goals and better coping skills.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Laura's practice.
Practical approaches you can use online
Laura commonly uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on coping skills and real-life change. One approach helps people learn specific stress and anxiety management tools like breathing, pacing, and structured problem solving to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses trauma-related and painful memories by teaching grounding and stabilization skills so strong emotions feel more manageable in everyday moments.Choosing the right method is part of the work and will happen together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, test different techniques, and adjust plans based on what fits their needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps match approaches to the issues someone brings, whether it is anger, sleep problems, or coping with major life changes.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when that helps build connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat provide flexibility between sessions and can help keep progress moving during busy weeks.
Questions people ask about Laura
What kinds of concerns does Laura help with?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, grief, depression, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focused on clear goals and steps you can try between meetings. Conversations aim to be respectful and direct.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are used in therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients served?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on availability.