- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Laureen
Laureen Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Laureen writes that she values clients' strengths and sees people as the experts in their own stories.
Laureen helps people talk through what feels overwhelming and figure out practical next steps. She listens for patterns in relationships, communication, and control that keep problems repeating. Sessions often focus on what someone can try between meetings to test new ways of relating and coping.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms such as panic attacks, mood disturbances, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses life concerns like workplace stress, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Topics such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, and separation after divorce are included among her focal areas.
Laureen emphasizes collaboration in the work. She helps clients notice strengths and small changes that reduce distress. The process is steady and practical, aimed at increasing daily functioning and clearer decision making.
Laureen provides services in English from North Carolina. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online therapy options.
How evidence-based techniques work in online sessions
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and patterns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. These methods help people notice how thinking affects mood and try small experiments to change responses.Trauma-informed techniques help people stabilize strong reactions and build skills for managing memories or triggers. These approaches prioritize pacing and teaching grounding and coping strategies that reduce overwhelm over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laureen will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She looks at what is causing distress and adjusts the focus as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick reset is needed. Talk with Laureen through the matching questionnaire to learn which session arrangements she currently offers.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related concerns such as communication problems and workplace issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She treats guilt and shame as understandable reactions and helps people examine the beliefs and patterns that keep those feelings active.
What is her background and experience?
Laureen has 20 years of professional experience and has worked with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.