Laura Phen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of clinical experience.
01About Laura
Laura Phen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She offers steady, calm support for people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns. Her approach centers on listening first and helping each person find practical ways to feel steadier in daily life.
In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and what would make life easier. She uses client-centered methods to build trust and safety, then layers in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and sleeping difficulties. Her background includes long-term work with people who have experienced trauma and abuse, and those dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, and career or identity questions. She also supports people navigating parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and mood conditions like bipolar disorder.
Additional areas of focus include chronic illness, codependency, and issues common to first responders and veterans. Laura aims to make therapy straightforward and usable. Sessions look at specific patterns, teach practical skills, and build clearer ways of handling triggers and difficult emotions.
She helps clients set realistic goals and checks progress along the way. Therapy is offered in formats that fit busy lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions are scheduled through a matching and scheduling process so people can find a time that works for them.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH 61165154 · expires March 2026
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C6507 · expires March 2027
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180013797 · expires March 2027
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 12258327-6004 · expires September 2026
- LPC (South Dakota)
- License LPC-MH2170 · expires November 2026
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22832 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1184786675 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Laura names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods Laura names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It emphasizes empathy and respect so clients can talk through feelings and figure out what matters most to them. This approach helps with relationship concerns, grief, and feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and stress by breaking big problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made. That means sessions can include skills practice, thought work, or mindfulness depending on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for longer sessions and face-to-face discussion, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can be used for shorter check-ins or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or medical schedules while using practical techniques learned in session.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep problems among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focused on listening and building a trusting relationship before introducing practical techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license details listed as AZ LPC and OR LPC, and she practices from South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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