- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Depression help
About Laura
Laura Standley is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Montana with 14 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those affected by adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and trauma-related difficulties.
Laura has worked in both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. She focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. Sessions tend to center on identifying what feels most difficult and trying small, manageable changes that can reduce day-to-day strain.
She listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, then helps people notice options they might not have tried. For parents or caregivers she offers straightforward strategies for common parenting struggles and blended family dynamics. For people who grew up with disrupted attachment or experienced foster care, she pays attention to how early relationships shape current trust and closeness.
When trauma or mood problems are part of the picture, she helps clients break those issues down into steps that feel doable. That often means practicing ways to respond differently to anxiety or to handle intense emotions without getting overwhelmed. Her approach is practical and focused on what can change now.
Laura works in English and serves clients in Montana. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing patterns of thought and behavior. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative responses, which can reduce anxiety in social situations. Behavioral strategies involve gradual, practical steps to face feared situations a bit at a time and build confidence.Other common evidence-based methods emphasize emotion regulation and coping skills. These teach ways to manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve communication during family conflict or parenting stress. Each approach targets specific problems such as panic in social settings, mood swings, or difficulties with attachment and trust.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That selection can shift over time based on what is most helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice coping strategies in real-life settings and bring current relationship issues straight into the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting issues, self-esteem concerns, and depression, plus related areas like attachment, adoption and foster care topics.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem-solving, identifying patterns, and trying small, manageable changes that reduce day-to-day strain.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience in both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital environments.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and is based in Montana.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
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 session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.