Laurie Mombay

Laurie Mombay is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma. She brings 18 years of experience and a calm, direct style to sessions, focused on practical steps people can use right away.

Clients meet a clinician who listens without judgment but also offers gentle challenge when change is needed. Laurie emphasizes skills and actions people can practice between sessions, not just ideas discussed in the room. She aims to help people use insight to make real shifts in behavior and mood.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Laurie also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and managing impulsive reactions. She incorporates solution-focused strategies to set clear goals and notice small, useful changes quickly.

Before working in outpatient settings, Laurie earned a master’s degree from Loyola College in Pastoral Counseling, and she has provided services in employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections. Most of her practice now happens in secular clinical settings in Maryland.

She frequently supports people who have experienced significant trauma and those facing mood or personality challenges. The work tends to be collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on building skills that fit into everyday life. Laurie welcomes conversations about goals and how therapy might help.

Online tools and skills-based therapy

Laurie uses cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can lead to reductions in anxiety, anger, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help people manage intense feelings and impulsive actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Laurie works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and daily life. She will discuss options and tailor techniques so they feel manageable and relevant for the individual's situation.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows practicing skills in real-life settings and reviewing worksheets or homework together during a session. Talk with the therapist about what will make sessions most useful and workable for everyday life.