Therapist profile
Laura Anderson, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Laura
Laura Anderson is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and family concerns, and parenting strain.
She writes plainly about day-to-day struggles. She helps people who feel unmotivated, whose mood flips between highs and lows, or who find their thoughts keep getting in the way of getting through the day. Sessions include skill-building to manage difficult feelings and reduce the number of low days.
Laura uses a mix of therapeutic methods rather than a single fixed approach. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance-based ideas, dialectical skills, and client-centered conversation. That mix lets her try different ways of working until something fits the person in front of her.
Her style includes practical teaching and an easy touch; she may use a bit of humor when things feel heavy. Conversations focus on learning skills, improving communication, and managing emotions that interfere with work, parenting, or close relationships.
Clients can expect clear suggestions to practice between sessions. Laura helps people break problems into manageable steps and measures small changes over time. If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to begin.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when persistent worry or unhelpful thinking keeps someone from living in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. Laura will work collaboratively to try methods that fit the client’s goals and daily life. She adjusts the emphasis based on what helps over a few sessions rather than committing to a single plan up front.
Session format details are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit work or parenting schedules, avoid travel time, and choose a quieter moment for a focused check-in. Online work can include shorter skill-focused sessions or standard-length appointments to practice strategies and plan homework between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she help with?
She works with adults facing relationship and family concerns, including communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiving stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines client-centered conversation with CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices to find what works for each person.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with mood, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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