- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Family of origin issues
About Laura
Laura Smalt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses self-esteem concerns and major life changes such as divorce and separation.
Laura often helps people untangle patterns that began in their families of origin. She supports clients dealing with codependency, communication problems, and family-related conflict. She also works with those managing dissociation, post-traumatic stress, guilt, and shame.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on being heard, naming what feels hard, and practicing new ways of relating and coping. Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical steps rather than rely on jargon.
In sessions she helps clients build clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and everyday coping skills. Work may include short-term strategies for stress or longer work on family patterns and relationship habits. She commonly supports women and young adults who are navigating transitions and relationship fallout.
Laura asks people to consider what they want to change and what gets in the way. Conversations are geared toward realistic goals and small, achievable shifts. To begin, prospective clients use the site's matching flow to schedule an initial session and discuss next steps.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many of the approaches Laura uses draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-style methods focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different responses; these help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and repetitive family-of-origin thinking. Skills-based methods teach concrete tools for managing stress, improving communication, and handling emotional triggers during everyday life.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, current needs, and preferences. That may mean trying short skill-building sessions first or moving into deeper processing over time.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a lunch break or a longer session without a commute. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so the logistics match personal needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes including divorce and separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on being heard and practicing practical communication and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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