Laurie Carlton , LPC

Laurie Carlton is a Georgia-licensed counselor who brings nine years of professional experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, and depression. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines practical strategies with an affirming, strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story.

Laurie focuses on helping people build confidence and self-esteem while addressing the thoughts and patterns that contribute to emotional struggles. She emphasizes collaboration, meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Her practice prioritizes practical skills alongside personal insight so clients can notice meaningful shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.

She understands that beginning therapy can take courage and attends to that step with respect and encouragement. Laurie aims to create a supportive space where people can explore challenges, draw on their existing strengths, and work toward the changes they want in life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Laurie Carlton

Laurie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that follow. CBT is practical and skill oriented, often used for anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with motivation.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions.

Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experiences. Mindfulness practices can support stress reduction and clearer decision making by helping clients notice thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with each person to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support in ways that suit each client.