Laura Smith, LCMHC

North Carolina · 8 years in practice

Laura Smith is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 10441 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1306265210 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Laura

Laura Smith is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and questions around identity and intimacy. Laura talks plainly and listens carefully to what someone brings to a session.

Her style is warm and direct. She aims to create a calm space where people can sort through problems and make practical changes.

Background and approach

Sessions include time to talk, try new ways of coping, and plan small steps to feel better between meetings. Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the needs of each person. She adjusts methods so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single approach.

That means sessions can look different depending on whether someone wants short-term coping skills or deeper exploration of past hurts. With eight years of experience, she has worked with a range of concerns that often overlap, like anxiety mixed with sleep problems or grief alongside relationship strain. She helps people name what matters most and set focused goals to move forward.

People in North Carolina can meet with her through a variety of online formats. She uses straightforward language and practical tools so parents and busy adults can try strategies between sessions and track progress over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Laura uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change and emotional understanding. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, and sleep disruption. Person-centered methods prioritize a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client sets the pace and goals for sessions, which helps when people need to feel heard before taking action.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Together they decide whether short-term skill building or longer exploration is the better fit for current needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, try brief coping strategies, and keep momentum between longer sessions. These formats make scheduling easier for busy parents and professionals and allow therapy to continue when in-person meetings are impractical.

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Questions people ask

What issues does she work with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, and bipolar-related matters.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm and straightforward, with a focus on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine conversation with concrete coping strategies to try between meetings.

How much experience does this therapist have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns in outpatient settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and practices in North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not work with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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