Laure DeForges
Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Laure DeForges is a Pennsylvania-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who supports adults as they navigate complex emotions and major life transitions. With a focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, and the challenges that can surface during periods of change, she helps clients make sense of what they are experiencing and begin building steady, meaningful momentum forward.
Her work often centers on concerns such as social anxiety, isolation, questions about life purpose, and the patterns that show up in relationships and day-to-day interactions. Laure brings extensive experience helping clients address self-esteem struggles, guilt, shame, and the desire for personal transformation, while keeping the work grounded in each person’s unique history, strengths, and goals.
Laure approaches therapy as a collaborative process, pairing empathy with practical strategies that support emotional well-being. She aims to offer an affirming, compassionate space where clients can explore what feels hard to name, develop tools that fit their lives, and strengthen inner resilience as they move toward greater self-understanding and a more fulfilling life.
Her work often centers on concerns such as social anxiety, isolation, questions about life purpose, and the patterns that show up in relationships and day-to-day interactions. Laure brings extensive experience helping clients address self-esteem struggles, guilt, shame, and the desire for personal transformation, while keeping the work grounded in each person’s unique history, strengths, and goals.
Laure approaches therapy as a collaborative process, pairing empathy with practical strategies that support emotional well-being. She aims to offer an affirming, compassionate space where clients can explore what feels hard to name, develop tools that fit their lives, and strengthen inner resilience as they move toward greater self-understanding and a more fulfilling life.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC015575
- NPI Number: 1255069589
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Laure DeForges uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help adults work through concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. A common focus is building practical coping strategies - skills that can help reduce overwhelm, manage stress reactions, and create steadier routines when emotions feel intense or unpredictable. This type of structured, skills-oriented work can be especially helpful for social anxiety, isolation, and day-to-day functioning.She also emphasizes collaborative, insight-building work that helps clients understand patterns connected to self-esteem, guilt, shame, and interpersonal dynamics. By exploring how experiences and relationships shape current reactions, clients can begin making intentional changes and strengthening a clearer sense of direction and purpose. For people processing trauma or painful life events, this supportive approach can help organize experiences in a way that feels more manageable and grounded.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Laure works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the pace and focus together over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility without sacrificing connection. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or choose live chat and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules, changing energy levels, or moments when writing feels easier than speaking.
How much experience does Laure DeForges have?
Laure DeForges has 7 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Laure DeForges a licensed therapist?
Yes. Laure DeForges is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania. License number: PA LPC PC015575.
In which languages does Laure DeForges provide therapy?
Laure DeForges provides therapy in English.
Where is Laure DeForges located?
Laure DeForges is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Laure DeForges as my therapist?
You can work with Laure DeForges through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Laure DeForges work with international clients?
No. Laure DeForges does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laure DeForges cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.