- Stress and burnout
- Self esteem work
- Life transitions
About Lauri
Lauri Maynard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience in Connecticut. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Guilt and shame are included among the concerns she helps people address.
Lauri emphasizes a practical, collaborative style. She works with clients to develop coping skills and clearer communication. Sessions focus on problem solving, recognizing thought and behavior patterns, and naming what gets in the way of feeling more capable.
Her background includes long personal and professional experience with depression and burnout. That history informs how she helps people recover energy and reconsider coping strategies. She also pays attention to how mental and physical states interact when emotions feel overwhelming.
In therapy she usually explores values and meaning alongside skill building. Work may include ways to increase self-acceptance, address control issues, and clarify life purpose. She supports people dealing with isolation, forgiveness questions, and the particular stresses caregivers often face.
Lauri also brings focused attention to social anxiety, communication problems, and issues common to young adults and women. People can expect a steady, straightforward approach that combines practical techniques with reflections on what matters most to them.
Approaches she uses and how they work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her work. One common strand is cognitive-oriented work that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with clearer, more realistic thinking. This approach is useful for anxiety, guilt, and low self-esteem because it makes negative beliefs easier to notice and change.Another strand is skills-based coping work that teaches concrete tools for managing stress and overwhelm. That includes breathing and grounding practices, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans to test new ways of reacting. These tools aim to reduce reactivity so people can make clearer choices about relationships and responsibilities.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the early work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan rather than following a fixed script.
The biography does not specify which session formats she offers, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, working with licensed professionals online can make scheduling easier, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life is busy. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use phone-only sessions if camera time feels difficult, or fit a session into a break at work without a commute.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among the additional issues she helps people with.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skill building, problem solving, and clearer communication. She also examines how thoughts and behavior patterns contribute to ongoing distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working as a counselor. That includes both professional work and lessons drawn from her own recovery from depression and burnout.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut. The credentials are listed as RI LMHC and CT LPC in her profile.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
What should I do to start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.