- client-centered approach
- mindfulness techniques
- addiction and trauma focus
About Laura
Laura Westbrook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of experience based in Tennessee. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Laura also supports clients dealing with identity questions and sexual health concerns, including members of the LGBT community and people living with HIV.
Laura practices from a client-centered stance where the person is treated as the expert on their life. She uses conversational, straightforward methods and brings humor into sessions when appropriate. Sessions can include talking, using books or media, and practical exercises aimed at small changes that actually fit day-to-day life.
Her work history includes nonprofit settings focused on addictions and trauma, and she has experience with a wide range of adults. Laura became interested in counseling through concerns about mental health care in the criminal justice system. That background shapes how she sees access to care and how she approaches clients from diverse backgrounds.
People often come to her for help with communication problems, codependency, attachment concerns, or difficulty managing strong emotions such as anger and resentment. She also addresses issues tied to chronic illness, fatherhood, and intimacy-related struggles. Her sessions emphasize clear goals, practical coping tools, and gradual shifts in how people respond to stressors.
Outside of work, Laura draws on cultural touchstones to build rapport, such as popular media and books. Her style is conversational and goal-focused, aiming to make therapy fit into everyday life rather than being an added burden.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can examine connection styles and communication habits to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses to anger and conflict.Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and goals. In tele-sessions the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients try small, practical changes between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and notice urges before acting. This can help reduce impulsive reactions at home or work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking what works in early sessions and adjusting tools if something feels off.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when necessary, or allow phone-only meetings if bandwidth or camera use is difficult. These practical adjustments help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on clearer communication, anger management skills, and steadier coping.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational. She incorporates attachment perspectives, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas into practical sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of counseling experience, including work in nonprofit settings focused on addictions and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Alabama and Tennessee, and she practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.