- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem work
About Lauri
Lauri Maynard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue and difficult life transitions. Lauri also supports people struggling with isolation, communication problems, control issues, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose and midlife change.
She uses practical therapeutic strategies and problem solving alongside attention to the mind-body connection. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep someone feeling stuck and on building skills for daily life. Lauri describes her style as collaborative; she helps clients develop self-acceptance and clearer communication.
Lauri draws on personal experience with depression and burnout to inform how she teaches coping skills and pacing. That background shaped her interest in approaches that aim to expand options beyond mere survival. She encourages small, sustainable changes that can reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of direction.
In sessions she helps people recognize values and priorities so decisions feel more intentional. Work may include practical exercises, talking through difficult feelings, and planning steps that fit a person's life. The focus is on usable tools rather than abstract theory.
People who come to Lauri often want help moving past uncertainty about work, relationships, or health. She supports those who want clearer goals, better boundaries, or renewed motivation to try new directions.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her work and are used in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on problem solving and skill building to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and testing small changes in everyday settings. Another emphasis is on mind-body awareness, which looks at how physical sensations and routines affect mood and energy. Exercises here can help with burnout, low energy, and grounding during high stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lauri collaborates with each person to find which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting methods over time and checking in about what is and isn’t helpful, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support consistent practice of skills in the settings where daily life happens, which many people find useful when dealing with stress, life transitions, or purpose-related questions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include isolation, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life purpose concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using problem solving and mind-body awareness to identify patterns and build daily skills. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that reduce overwhelm and increase direction.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based in her licensed jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her and what does it cost?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.