- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Laurie
Laurie Mombay is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. She also lists life purpose and mood-related concerns among her focus areas.
Laurie's training includes a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College, though much of her work has been in secular settings. Her background covers outpatient programs, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy and corrections. This range of settings informs how she approaches practical problems people bring to sessions.
She uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change patterns that keep them stuck. Dialectical behavior techniques are part of her work for mood and behavior regulation. She also draws on solution-focused methods to set small, achievable steps toward clearer goals and next actions.
In sessions she balances direct feedback with supportive conversation. She encourages applying insight through concrete practices between meetings. That can mean skill-building for managing strong emotions, strategies for sleep and stress, or structured steps for exploring life purpose.
People who come with trauma histories or difficult life transitions can expect steady, practical attention to symptoms and to daily functioning. Laurie aims to help people translate what they learn in session into changes they can try in everyday life.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Laurie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her clinical work. CBT focuses on noticing the thoughts and behaviors that sustain distress and then testing small changes to see if they alter mood or functioning. That approach is often used for anxiety, panic, sleep problems and mood disorders.DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions. It is practical for people who struggle with mood swings, strong anger, or difficulties regulating behavior after trauma. Laurie also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and identify immediate next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Decisions about which skills or techniques to use are made collaboratively and can be adjusted over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, which can make between-session assignments easier to use.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. Laurie also lists life purpose and mood-related issues among her focus areas.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused steps to identify small, practical changes. The aim is to turn insight into actions you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has 18 years of counseling experience across outpatient settings, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy and corrections.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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