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Laurie Pittman, LPC, LMHC
Louisiana
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Laurie
Laurie Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma, relationship and family issues, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small changes in behavior.
Before counseling she worked as an educator for more than ten years. That classroom background informs a straightforward, skills-oriented way of working. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused ideas, mindfulness practices, and systemic thinking to structure sessions and set clear goals.
Laurie uses short, focused exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings. She guides clients to identify patterns in thinking and behavior that maintain problems and then tries alternative responses. Sessions aim to be concrete and task-oriented, not vague or overly abstract.
She also supports people facing caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and compassion fatigue. Laurie offers help for substance-related struggles, eating concerns, bipolar mood issues, grief, anger, intimacy-related matters, and career stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Therapy begins with setting specific goals and choosing approaches that fit the person’s needs. Laurie emphasizes collaboration so clients understand the rationale for techniques and can decide what works best. If you plan to book, confirm current session options before scheduling.
How Laurie uses CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work online
Laurie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify the thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and to practice concrete alternatives. CBT sessions often include brief exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments aimed at manageable changes.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation by offering brief skills to use outside sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she uses to set clear, achievable goals. That approach focuses on what is already working and on small, practical steps toward the client’s preferred outcomes.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, explain why a technique might help, and agree with the client on what to try first. Adjustments are made based on the client’s goals and preferences rather than a preset plan.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten check-ins on tough days, or use audio-only sessions when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about specific session options so you can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, trauma, grief, and life changes among other areas listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She applies CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting through short exercises and between-session practice.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of counseling experience and spent over ten years as an educator before becoming a counselor, which influences her practical, skills-focused style.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - LA LPC and FL LMHC - and is based in Louisiana.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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