- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Communication skills
About Laureen
Laureen Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Laureen emphasizes practical support and straightforward conversation for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes.
Laureen believes clients are the experts on their own stories and works from that perspective. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small steps that reduce pressure day to day. She talks through coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to handle panic or intense stress moments.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice across a range of mood and trauma-related concerns. Laureen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and chronic anxiety. She also helps people navigate workplace stress, isolation, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce.
Conversations in sessions tend to be practical and goal oriented. Laureen will listen to current struggles, help set manageable goals, and suggest exercises to practice between meetings. She pays attention to issues like guilt, shame, and self-worth while keeping the focus on what a person can do next.
People seeking support can expect clear explanations of options and simple strategies to try. Laureen encourages small, steady progress and regular check-ins on what is or isn’t working.
How Laureen uses evidence-based methods online
Laureen works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing anxiety and improving coping. One approach focuses on practical coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage panic, high stress, and anxiety symptoms. These exercises often include simple practices to interrupt intense reactions and build tolerance for uncomfortable moments.Another approach centers on trauma-informed techniques to help people process difficult experiences and reduce intrusive symptoms. That work typically involves paced conversations about past events, grounding exercises, and learning ways to notice and change unhelpful patterns that keep distress going.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laureen discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed, so clients help decide which techniques to try and when to shift focus. The process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the original biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with Laureen about how sessions might best fit your schedule and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related topics such as social anxiety and panic.
What is her approach in sessions?
Laureen uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, doable steps to reduce distress and improve coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are conducted in English and focused on clients within her service area.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.