Laurie Pittman, LPC, LMHC

Laurie Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience. She brings a practical, strengths-based attitude to sessions and focuses on relationship concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Laurie writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person who reaches out.

She draws from several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy to shape a plan that fits individual needs. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps and clearer communication skills. Laurie also supports people facing caregiver strain, codependency, addiction-related issues, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

Before counseling, she spent over a decade as an educator, and she often uses that background to explain ideas in simple terms. Her style is warm and encouraging, aimed at helping people notice strengths and build on them. Laurie prioritizes working together to set realistic goals and track progress.

She practices in Louisiana and provides services in English. Her training and experience inform a practical, collaborative process that helps people change patterns that aren’t working and try new ways of coping. To start, she asks a few questions to match people with appropriate scheduling and a plan for sessions.

How these approaches guide online work

Laurie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on concrete goals and practical steps, helping people identify what’s already working and build on it.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their reactions and calm their responses when stress or relationship tensions rise. Together, these methods are presented in a collaborative way. The therapist and client decide which techniques fit the person’s situation and goals, and they adjust the approach as progress is made.

If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since options are listed during matching. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, let you schedule shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find it useful for practicing new communication skills between sessions and keeping momentum toward their goals.