Laura Westbrook , LPC

Laura Westbrook, LPC, brings seven years of clinical experience and a person-centered approach to her counseling work. She emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic relationship rooted in acceptance, empathy, and connection, positioning the client as the expert in their own life while offering guidance and practical tools to support change. Laura incorporates warmth and humor into sessions and draws from literature, media, music, and meaningful conversation to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that reflects her training and professional licensure.

Her interest in mental health care began with concerns about gaps in services within the criminal justice system, and she has substantial experience working for non-profits focused on addictions and trauma. That work has included supporting both male and female clients across the lifespan and addressing a wide range of challenges such as substance use, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship and family issues. She also works with clients from the LGBTQ community and with people living with HIV and other chronic health conditions that affect daily life.

Raised in California and educated at the University of Alabama for undergraduate studies, Laura completed her Master’s and Specialist degrees at the University of Florida, a program noted for its strong counseling training at the time. Outside of clinical work she finds connection and relief in small pleasures - she is a fan of the TV show The Office and cheerfully credits silly goat videos as an early coping tool for homesickness. Laura approaches therapy with cultural awareness, respect for varied backgrounds, and a focus on helping individuals discover what brings them comfort and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Laura Westbrook

Laura Westbrook draws from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness practices to support clients in online sessions. Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can help with issues like abandonment, intimacy-related concerns, and recurring relationship conflicts. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaborative exploration, allowing the client’s own goals and expertise to guide the pace and focus of work. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with chronic illness or persistent emotional pain.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to try tools and adjust strategies over time so the work remains responsive and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible for individuals with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints to connect with licensed professionals and continue consistent therapeutic work without sacrificing the therapeutic relationship or the ability to explore meaningful change.