- Evidence-based techniques
- Relationship repair
- Anger management
About Laura
Laura Scales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Colorado with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship problems, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career challenges, and bipolar mood concerns. Laura describes therapy as a way to rethink how people relate to themselves and others.
Before becoming a therapist she worked in care roles and outdoor education, including home health aide work, senior living activities, and teaching climbing and water sports. Those roles shaped how she notices strengths and practical skills in everyday life. She also spent time as a high altitude mountaineer, an experience she says taught her to be present one moment at a time.
Laura completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University in Denver and did practicum work at West Springs Psychiatric Hospital. Early clinical work included intake assessments, individual therapy, and group work in a community mental health outpatient setting. These roles broadened her experience across ages and presenting problems.
In private practice she sees individuals, couples, and families who want to change how they manage conflict and adjust to life stressors. She uses evidence-based techniques and prefers practical conversations about problems and solutions. Sessions aim to identify patterns in relationships and to strengthen the client’s ability to make choices that fit their life.
Her approach draws on several well-known methods to address depression, anxiety, relationship strain, anger management, and trauma recovery. Outside work she spends much of her free time outdoors, which she says helps her stay grounded and brings perspective to clinical work.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Laura uses well-known, evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve relations. Internal Family Systems involves noticing different parts of a person - for example a critical part or an angry part - and learning how those parts affect choices and interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She discusses options with each person and together they decide which methods to try based on goals, current problems, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
Confirm the exact online session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with her about what session length and structure would fit your schedule and concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting issues, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on finding solutions. She uses evidence-based techniques and talks through patterns in relationships and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in clinical settings, including community outpatient clinics and hospital practicum work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Colorado and runs a private practice based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.