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Laura Anderson

Laura Anderson

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 10+ years of experience

Practical skills for calmer, more stable days

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  • Skills-focused care
  • Warm and direct
  • Evidence-informed methods

About Laura

Laura Anderson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people whose days feel heavy because of low motivation, mood swings, or a mind that won’t settle. She aims to teach skills that reduce hard days and increase better ones, and she sometimes uses humor to lighten the work.

She draws on several therapy styles rather than following one strict method. Sessions emphasize practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, anger, panic, and low mood. The work also addresses self-esteem, grief, life changes, and relationship or parenting concerns in straightforward ways.

Laura blends techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, and client-centered approaches. That mix lets her tailor sessions to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. She will look for the strategies that help the individual feel more steady and in control.

With ten years of experience, she brings a down-to-earth style to sessions. She offers clear skills coaching, short practices to use between visits, and conversations about what matters most to the client. The goal is to reduce overwhelming emotions and build routines that support better days.

People who want a practical, compassionate therapist who adapts methods to fit their life may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the site’s matching steps and schedule a first visit.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How online approaches and methods can fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief practices to calm the mind and increase focus for managing stress and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then try techniques that match those needs. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer more flexibility around work or caregiving commitments. The emphasis is on practical strategies you can use between visits to reduce intense emotions and handle daily stressors.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH14876
NPI
1831331115

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low mood, self-esteem struggles, grief, and life transitions among other challenges listed in her profile.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, blending skill teaching with conversational, client-centered support and occasional humor.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state as noted on her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only as indicated in her profile.

Are international clients supported?

She is not accepting international clients at this time according to the profile information.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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