Therapist profile
Laura Anderson, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anxiety and Codependency support
Continue with LauraWhere Laura stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH14876
- NPI
- 1831331115
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness techniques
About Laura
Laura Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are overwhelmed by low mood, worry, or volatile emotions and who struggle to get through the day. Her practice includes support for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career stress, and codependency concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward sessions that focus on skills they can use between meetings. Laura uses a mix of methods rather than one fixed recipe. She often teaches breathing and grounding skills for intense moments and practical thinking skills for anxious or depressive patterns.
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix is chosen to match what a person needs rather than to stick to a single approach. Sessions include talking through problems, practicing specific techniques, and checking how those techniques fit daily life.
She also helps with deeper themes such as abandonment, control issues, guilt and shame, and loneliness. When longer-term patterns are present, Laura looks at how old coping habits may be keeping current problems in place. She uses clear, practical steps to expand options and reduce distress.
Humor is sometimes part of sessions when emotions feel overwhelming. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to see how the therapist and approach fit.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then move toward actions that matter. It can be useful when someone is avoiding situations or feeling overwhelmed by emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. It works well for panic, worry, and depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be practiced in session and during daily life.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Laura will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The therapist treats the first few meetings as chances to find methods that fit the client's preferences and situation.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work, childcare, or other obligations into a week. They also allow practicing skills in everyday settings, using video or phone to check in between tasks, and scheduling shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, career stress, and related areas such as codependency and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine practical skills training with client-centered conversation. Techniques are selected from several approaches to match a person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Laura has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, and related challenges.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.