Laurie Speed is an LPC licensed in Texas with 14 years of clinical practice. She focuses on supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, grief, and other life transitions. Her practice emphasizes attentive listening and practical guidance while honoring each person’s own values and beliefs, including a faith-informed perspective for those seeking alignment with Christian values.
Her clinical interests include caregiver stress, communication struggles, divorce and separation, and the emotional work of forgiveness, guilt, and shame. Laurie also gives attention to isolation, self-love, and building coping skills for day-to-day challenges. She draws on several therapeutic frameworks to tailor the process to the needs and priorities presented in session.
Laurie aims to accompany individuals as they explore their emotional experiences, identify recurring patterns, and develop pathways toward greater emotional clarity. Her approach blends empathy with practical strategies designed to help people make meaning of difficult experiences and move toward renewed personal balance.
Client-centered work is a core element of Laurie’s approach. This style places the individual’s perspective and goals at the center of the process, with the therapist reflecting and responding to what emerges in conversation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship dynamics or strong feelings are central; it helps name and work with emotional responses in the moment. Those who prefer a collaborative pace where feelings and priorities guide each session may find this combination aligns with their needs.
Narrative Therapy and psychodynamic ideas are also part of Laurie’s toolkit. Narrative techniques support examining and reshaping the stories people tell about themselves, while psychodynamic work explores patterns and early influences that can shape present reactions. In virtual practice, these approaches are adapted to conversational formats. Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and the format is selected together to fit the person’s communication preference and therapeutic aims.
How many years has Laurie been practicing?
Laurie has 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are Laurie’s professional credentials?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 16965.
Which languages does Laurie use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Laurie based?
Laurie is located in Texas.
What ways can I meet with Laurie?
Appointments are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laurie accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with Laurie?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to initiate the process.