- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem
- Communication skills
About Laurie
Laurie Ann Pena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of practice as an LPC and over a decade working in behavioral health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses communication problems, feelings of isolation, life purpose, mood concerns, and guilt and shame.
Laurie earned a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Addictions from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in 2015. She uses practical talk and concrete strategies to help people cope with hard moments. Sessions focus on small, usable steps that a person can try between meetings.
She helps people build self-love and stronger communication habits. In sessions she looks at beliefs that keep someone stuck and practices alternative responses. Work often includes shaping coping strategies for stress and mood shifts and addressing patterns that feed addiction or withdrawal.
Laurie frames therapy around achievable skills and clearer thinking rather than long explanations. She supports people who want to work through shame or guilt tied to past actions or identity. Her approach emphasizes steady progress, not sudden fixes.
Clients who choose her can expect a direct, conversational style and tools for everyday life. She invites people to name what matters most and then to practice steps toward that goal. All meetings are conducted in English and take place with her Texas LPC credential.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skills practice and thinking patterns. One approach emphasizes building coping strategies for stress and mood shifts, teaching concrete tools to manage anxiety or low mood in daily life. Another approach looks at beliefs and internal messages that sustain shame or low self-worth, offering ways to test and reframe those thoughts so they interfere less with decisions and relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. The process is collaborative and adjusts as practical results emerge.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that match a client's weekly rhythm. They also let people try techniques in the settings where problems occur and bring those experiences back into sessions for immediate discussion.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, life purpose, mood issues, self-love, and guilt and shame.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and actionable steps to address problems. The focus is on skill building and clearer ways to respond to difficult emotions.
What is her background and experience?
She has worked in behavioral health for over 10 years and has five years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Addictions earned in 2015.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Texas LPC and sees clients from Texas. Her credential is listed as LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Reach out during booking to see the rate for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.