Laura Aiken , LPC

Laura Aiken, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Georgia who works with adolescents and adults ages 13 and up. She has five years of clinical experience and a background in addiction treatment, including work with drug courts and a local recovery home. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, which indicates training to provide counseling and clinical support.

Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression, along with related issues such as abandonment and attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, control issues, and life transitions. Her previous work in addiction informs a practical, recovery-oriented perspective when substance-related concerns are present.

She uses an integrative approach that blends traditional methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral strategies with conversational talk therapy and complementary options such as nature-based activities when appropriate. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs - focusing on skill building, emotion regulation, processing difficult experiences, or exploring values and life purpose as appropriate.

Laura’s style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect for each individual’s pace and priorities while helping clients develop actionable steps toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Laura Aiken draws from established approaches to guide online work in ways that fit individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens and reflects to help clients explore values, choices, and personal goals - useful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - often helpful for anxiety, impulsivity, and intense emotional reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounded attention to reduce rumination and increase coping with stress and persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and she adapts techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals in a way that fits into a client’s life.