Profile / United States
Laura OMeara, LPC
Alabama
Laura OMeara LPC - Addiction recovery and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered methods
About Laura
Laura OMeara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 11 years of clinical experience helping people manage addiction recovery, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and related life challenges. She focuses on practical coping skills and reducing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Laura emphasizes hope and small, usable changes rather than quick fixes.
Her work often centers on addiction and the emotional issues tied to it. She draws on personal and professional experience to recognize patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions tend to include identifying triggers, learning new responses, and strengthening existing strengths.
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to guide her work. She explains thoughts and habits clearly, then helps clients test different ways of responding. The aim is to build skills that can be used when stress, grief, or cravings arise.
She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, veteran issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexual assault and abuse concerns, and workplace issues. When anger is a presenting concern, she brings experience relevant to managing angry reactions and understanding their impact.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. People who choose to work with her complete straightforward exercises between sessions and review what works. To begin, clients follow an intake process that matches them to available session options and schedules a first appointment.
How Cognitive Behavioral and ACT methods translate to online care
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It breaks problems into specific situations, thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try new responses and see what helps in everyday life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without shutting them down, then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when grief, anxiety, or avoidance limit meaningful activity.
Client-centered work prioritizes the person’s perspective. The therapist listens, reflects, and supports people as they decide what to change and which coping skills to try.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will discuss how CBT, ACT, or client-centered methods might fit the reader’s goals and preferences. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts methods based on what the person finds most useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that avoid travel time. Talk with her during the matching process about what practical arrangements will work best for scheduling and participation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family and grief issues, and anger. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication and workplace problems, and trauma-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear explanations and exercises. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with individuals facing addiction recovery, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama.
In which languages are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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, use the crisis numbers.