- Faith-informed care
- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Practical coping skills
About Laurie
Laurie Ford is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She brings six years of clinical experience and a faith-informed perspective to work with men's wellbeing alongside other concerns. Laurie aims for clear, compassionate conversations that help people face stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in identity or life circumstances.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside spiritual resources when clients request that approach. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings, like communication skills, emotion regulation, and building healthier routines. Laurie emphasizes restoring a sense of identity and self-worth as part of emotional healing.
Common areas she addresses include relationship strain, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, depression, and symptoms of low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, blended family issues, and challenges tied to adoption or foster care. Laurie helps with practical concerns such as communication problems, impulsivity, and navigating divorce or separation.
Her background includes leadership in ministry and a role as a speaker and mentor, which informs a conversational, values-aware style. Laurie aims to create a space where clients can talk through painful experiences and work toward clearer direction and greater resilience.
People who want a faith-informed approach alongside clinical techniques may find her perspective helpful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and mood, such as learning ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and build daily routines that support mood. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and emotional pain through paced conversations and coping strategies that reduce overwhelm and improve functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust the plan if something isn’t working as intended.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since available formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting people meet without needing to be on camera. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent while working toward clearer thinking, better communication, and stronger coping skills.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Laurie blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with faith-informed conversation when requested, focusing on clear steps and practical skills clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing clinician and also has a background in ministry leadership and mentoring.
What credentials and region does she represent?
Laurie holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States meet with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.