Laura Scales

Laura Scales is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado. She came to therapy after several other careers that put her close to people in need. Those early roles caring for people with chronic illness, teaching outdoor skills, and supporting elders shaped how she listens and responds now.

In session she keeps things direct and practical. She helps people name what isn't working in relationships and find new ways to handle conflict. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, and challenges like addiction or parenting strain.

Her path to counseling included a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University in Denver and practicum experience at a psychiatric hospital. She worked in community mental health as an intake, individual, and group therapist, building experience with a wide range of concerns over five years.

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation. She describes clients as the experts in their lives and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Therapy often looks at relationships and how they affect wellbeing.

Outside work she spends time in nature and draws on those experiences to help people stay present. Her style blends direct problem-solving with attention to how life events shape behavior and mood.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Laura identifies several evidence-based techniques used in practice and applies them in straightforward ways. Internal Family Systems involves noticing different parts of yourself - for example a critical part or an anxious part - and learning to listen to their needs so they cause less disruption. Cognitive behavior therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or removing the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions when the fit and logistics are agreed on in advance.