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Laura Shires, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Laura

Laura Shires is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Laura approaches each client interaction with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's circumstances.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward change. Laura frames seeking help as an act of courage and aims to support people as they pursue greater well-being and fulfillment.

Her practice centers on tailoring interventions to individual needs while offering steady guidance through life transitions, emotional wounds, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and emotional processing. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Trauma-informed methods prioritize safety and pacing while helping clients process painful experiences and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Laura collaborates with each person to determine which techniques and pacing fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so clients feel supported in choosing what helps most.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from a convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laura work with?
She addresses many issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 73802.
Can clients meet with her if they live outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and provides services to people within the regions she is licensed to serve.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Laura can help with

Laura Shires works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem.

Laura works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self esteem.

Experience and training

Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 5 years of clinical experience.