Laurie Carlton , LPC

Laurie Carlton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low motivation, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She draws on practical strategies and evidence-informed techniques to help clients identify strengths and build skills that address the issues that brought them to therapy.

Laurie approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients uncover and use their existing resources while introducing new tools for coping and growth. Her work emphasizes collaboration, clear goal-setting, and skill development so clients can make measurable progress toward greater emotional balance and everyday functioning.

Recognizing that starting therapy can take courage, Laurie affirms the step of seeking help and offers a supportive, respectful environment where clients can explore concerns at a sustainable pace. As an LPC, she combines experience and empathy to guide clients through the process of change and toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Laurie Carlton

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more balanced, practical ways of thinking and acting. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, low motivation, and stress-related concerns because it teaches concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It helps people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve communication in relationships through structured skills training and coaching.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings. Practicing mindfulness can reduce rumination, improve focus, and support stress management by helping clients respond to challenges with greater calm and clarity.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Laurie works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and together they tailor methods and pacing to suit individual needs. Online therapy offers practical benefits for that collaboration. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for greater scheduling flexibility and make it easier for clients to access care from home or work, helping therapy fit more naturally into everyday life.