Laurie Ann Pena, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Laurie Ann Pena offers direct, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or addiction.

01About Laurie

Laurie Ann Pena offers direct, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or addiction. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people build self-esteem and find meaning during difficult life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making therapy easy to follow for someone juggling a busy life.

Laurie earned a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Addictions from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.

Background and approach

She has worked in the behavioral health field for over 10 years and has five years practicing as an LPC. That background informs how she helps people manage mood problems and addictive behavior patterns. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, realistic goals.

She offers tools for coping with shame, isolation, and relationship communication problems. Laurie breaks down skills into steps people can use between appointments. Her work often centers on developing more self-love and addressing guilt that gets in the way of everyday life.

She also helps people clarify life purpose and make changes that match their values. The focus is on practical, doable change rather than abstract ideas. Laurie provides a caring space to talk through worries and to practice new ways of responding.

She aims to help people leave sessions with clear next steps and a sense of progress.

02Credentials

LPC (Texas): License 78337 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1306438098 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate mood and addiction-related challenges. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and practical strategies for stress and anxiety, teaching step-by-step techniques people can use day to day. Another approach centers on addressing shame and self-esteem by identifying unhelpful beliefs and practicing self-compassion exercises that improve how someone talks to themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful, so therapy stays focused and relevant to real-life concerns.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people connect face to face; phone sessions work well when a lower bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, jotting down thoughts, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a varied schedule and keep momentum between meetings.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Laurie address?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and changes in life direction. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, mood concerns, and self-love.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is straightforward and warm. She listens closely, breaks skills into steps, and helps clients set realistic goals they can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Laurie has more than ten years in the behavioral health field and five years working as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience informs how she supports people with mood and addiction issues.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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