Laurie Mombay, LCPC

Laurie Mombay is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma. She brings 18 years of experience to sessions and aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what’s most troubling them and learn practical ways to cope.

Her style balances listening with gentle challenge. She focuses on skills people can use day to day, not just insight. Laurie emphasizes behavior-based tools so clients can notice change between sessions.

Laurie trained with a Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College, though much of her work has been in secular settings. Her background includes outpatient care, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections, which shaped her approach to complex situations.

She commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches and has substantial experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on solution-focused methods to help clients set clear, achievable goals and build momentum toward them.

People seek her help for mood disorders, panic and phobias, grief, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to family of origin or life purpose. She aims to equip people with tools, steady support, and practical steps that fit their everyday life.

How Laurie’s approaches work for online therapy

Laurie uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep issues because it focuses on clear steps you can practice between sessions.

She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into her work for people who struggle with intense moods or impulsive behavior. DBT offers tools for regulating emotions, reducing reactive actions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Laurie works with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and day-to-day life. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when life gets hectic. It also lets people try skills in real-world settings between sessions and bring those experiences back to discuss and refine with the therapist.