- CBT and DBT informed
- Trauma recovery support
- Practical coping skills
About Laurie
Laurie Mombay is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, and panic symptoms. She writes plainly and listens closely while offering practical tools people can use between sessions. Laurie aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what is hard and try new ways of coping.
She trained at Loyola College and holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling, though most of her work has been in secular settings. Over 18 years she has worked in outpatient programs, employee assistance services, victim advocacy, and corrections. That background means she is familiar with a range of life circumstances and practical pressures.
Laurie blends a cognitive behavioral approach with skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused techniques. She emphasizes learning concrete skills and testing them in daily life. Insight matters, but she places equal weight on the actions people take after they understand a pattern.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, while also being direct when it helps people move forward. She often supports people who are rebuilding after trauma or who struggle with intense moods and impulsivity. Laurie pays attention to how symptoms show up day to day and helps people build routines that reduce distress.
If someone is looking for straightforward, skills-based counseling that balances listening with practical work, Laurie offers a steady, experienced presence to help people take steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
How Laurie Uses Practical Therapies Online
Laurie draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on clear steps you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and managing impulses, useful when moods feel intense or overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust techniques as goals change. Together they decide which skills to prioritize and when to shift focus toward problem solving or skill practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice new skills in the context of their daily life and then discuss what worked or did not work at the next meeting.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laurie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic symptoms, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Laurie uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach while also challenging clients when useful. Sessions focus on developing practical skills and testing them in daily life.
What is Laurie’s professional background?
She has 18 years of counseling experience across outpatient care, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Laurie is an LCPC in Maryland and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule with Laurie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.