Laura Arnold , LCPC, LPC

Laura Arnold is a licensed counselor based in South Carolina with more than nine years of experience working across diverse clinical settings. She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials and has completed specialized training in depression and anxiety at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Philadelphia. Over the course of her career she has worked in private practice as well as inpatient substance abuse programs, partial hospitalization and outpatient facilities, and correctional settings, bringing practical experience with a wide range of concerns.

Her clinical work has addressed anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, substance use, behavioral and personality disorders, and matters related to human sexuality. Laura brings compassion and empathy to the therapeutic relationship, maintaining unconditional positive regard to create a warm, accepting environment. Her counseling style is conversational and interactive, and she blends cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Laura emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a central element of change and focuses on supporting, encouraging, and empowering people as they pursue meaningful improvements. She welcomes individuals seeking guidance through life challenges or transitions and invites those ready to begin a new direction to reach out and start their journey. "Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do." - Brené Brown.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura Arnold uses established approaches that are practical and adaptable to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the pace and goals of therapy - it is helpful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and navigating relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it offers practical strategies for coping and problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, self-destructive patterns, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Laura collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress unfolds and works with clients to set realistic, person-centered goals.

Online therapy with Laura can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to prioritize care from home, during travel, or around work and family commitments while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.