- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Laura
Laura Chilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with five years of clinical experience. She offers help for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
Before earning her counseling license Laura worked in social services, as a life coach, and as a school counselor. She completed a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling, the National Counselor Exam, and 3,000 supervised clinical hours as part of her licensure process.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and make small behavior changes. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are used when clients need help regulating strong emotions.
Sessions focus on clear, doable steps and on what matters to the client. Laura listens for patterns in relationships, communication, and coping, then works with clients to try new ways of responding. She also supports people dealing with addiction recovery and maintenance based on previous experience in online settings.
People who are nervous about social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people will find concrete options to practice and repeat. Practical tools, small experiments, and straightforward discussion are typical parts of her work. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Online sessions using attachment, CBT and mindfulness methods
Laura brings together attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practice in online work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns shape current responses to others and help when communication or trust get stuck. Cognitive behavioral therapy identifies thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness practice teaches simple noticing and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotion regulation.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the early sessions. She will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust strategies over time based on what is helpful.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day, easier access from different locations, and the ability to choose formats that match daily schedules. The therapist’s prior online experience includes helping with addiction recovery and maintenance, but clients should confirm current session options and formats before booking. Online work focuses on skills practice, short behavioral experiments, and discussing real-life situations to make changes that matter to the client.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, sleep issues, addiction recovery and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear steps, skill building, and examining relationship patterns that affect current life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a therapist and prior work in social services, life coaching, and school counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.