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Laura Salazar, LPC, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - anxiety and depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Laura
Laura Salazar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of experience. She practices in Illinois and also holds licensure in Texas. Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, family and parenting topics, and self-esteem.
Laura emphasizes practical, goal-focused work. She helps people set clear objectives and then uses evidence-based methods to address them. Sessions tend to be structured so clients can practice new skills between meetings. The aim is to build tools that make everyday problems easier to handle.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered ideas from Rogerian therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, existential viewpoints, and trauma-focused methods. Laura uses these methods to match the work to each person's goals rather than using a single fixed method. She mentions also using constructivist ideas and art-based techniques when they fit a client’s needs.
In typical sessions, she and the client create a treatment plan that lists specific aims. Progress is tracked against those aims and plans are adjusted as needed. Sessions often include learning new ways of thinking and practicing different responses to stressful moments.
Laura frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client brings knowledge of their life and she brings tools to support change. People who want clear steps and concrete strategies to manage symptoms and life transitions may find this approach useful.
How Laura uses CBT, DBT and client-centered methods online
Laura commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of reacting. CBT sessions focus on specific goals and practical exercises that a person can try between meetings. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness in stressful moments. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her practice and emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace. That approach supports making choices about which techniques to try next. Together with the client she adjusts methods based on progress, needs, and personal preferences so the plan stays useful and realistic. If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. The therapist will review which approaches fit your goals and suggest sessions that fit day-to-day life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or use lower-bandwidth options if needed. The focus is on practical steps you can use between sessions and on choosing methods that suit your schedule and goals.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships and intimacy, family and parenting issues, coping with life changes, and self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and test alternative responses. It is applied to the specific goals set in a treatment plan.
What is her clinical experience?
She has nine years of counseling experience working with depression, anxiety, stress management, grief/loss, trauma/abuse, self-esteem, intimacy and behavior change.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois; she also has Texas licensure noted.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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