About Laura
Laura Smalt is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and the aftereffects of trauma. Her work focuses on restoring self-worth and practical strengths so everyday life feels more manageable.
She often supports people dealing with grief after divorce or separation, and those facing difficult family dynamics or communication breakdowns. She also helps people who are coping with dissociation, codependent patterns, or the emotional fallout of domestic violence.
How Laura works
Laura pays attention to guilt, shame, and issues that commonly affect young adults and women. Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions emphasize being heard and building manageable steps forward.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop clearer thinking, healthier boundaries, and stronger coping skills. In sessions Laura works on concrete skills such as communication strategies, grounding techniques for dissociation, and ways to reduce anxiety and stress day to day. She aims to help people rebuild self-love and resilience while navigating life changes.
Laura asks clients to take the first step by using the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
What Laura works with
The areas below are the ones Laura selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and step-by-step planning to reduce overwhelm. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms by helping people process difficult memories and build tools for emotional regulation and safety in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue care during transitions or when juggling work and family responsibilities.
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A practical next step
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