- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Depression care
About Laura
Laura Standley is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Montana. She has 14 years of experience in outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. Laura helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting or family strains.
She works in a straightforward, nonjudgmental way. Sessions focus on listening to what matters to the person and naming practical next steps. Laura encourages honest talk about thoughts and feelings and supports people as they try new ways of coping.
Her background includes many settings and a range of concerns, including attachment and adoption issues, blended family challenges, and post-traumatic stress. She has also worked with mood disorders, impulsivity, communication problems, and situations involving domestic violence.
In sessions she helps people sort priorities, set small goals, and practice skills that can reduce daily stress. She pays attention to how family roles and parenting expectations affect well-being. Laura aims to help clients increase confidence, manage strong emotions, and improve important relationships.
People who meet with her will find a steady, practical approach and support for taking the next step. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to the work. One common approach focuses on skill development for managing anxiety and mood swings through practical exercises and step-by-step practice that can reduce day-to-day distress. Another approach centers on understanding attachment and family patterns, helping people see how early relationships influence current behavior and communication and offering ways to shift those patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people continue work with the same therapist after moving or during life transitions, helping therapeutic progress stay consistent.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laura address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family and parenting issues, and related concerns such as attachment, adoption and foster care, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Laura uses a direct, listening-first style and works to create a nonjudgmental space. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill practice to reduce stress and improve relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital environments.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credential MT LCPC and is licensed in Montana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.