- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Laurie
Laurie May is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and also addresses body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
She uses a collaborative, supportive approach in sessions. Laurie helps people name what feels heavy and figure out practical steps to manage it. Sessions tend to focus on developing everyday coping strategies and clearer communication skills.
Over two decades in practice have given her experience with many kinds of transitions and losses. She aims to help people untangle feelings that get in the way of daily life, including guilt and shame related to relationships, choices, or identity. The work is grounded in realistic problem-solving and repeated practice of new ways of thinking and acting.
Laurie works with clients to build resilience rather than offering quick fixes. She focuses on actions people can try between sessions to test what helps. That can include new ways to talk with others, experiments in self-kindness, or step-by-step plans to manage anxiety.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the norms of a Maryland LCPC practice. If a person wants to begin, they are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves cognitive strategies that help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking. This helps with anxiety, self-criticism, and the persistent guilt or shame that keeps someone stuck.Another useful approach centers on behavioral experiments and skill practice. That means setting small, measurable tasks between sessions to try new responses in real situations. These exercises are helpful for building confidence, improving communication, and reducing avoidance related to social anxiety or relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Laurie treats that as a collaborative process - she will help clients weigh what feels most relevant to their goals and adjust methods over time. The plan evolves based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in the flow of ordinary life while still getting a therapist's guidance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and supportive, focusing on practical steps and clearer communication. Sessions emphasize skill-building and real-world experiments rather than quick fixes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with people facing life transitions, loss, and anxiety-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Maryland.
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 used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.