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Laura Arnold

Laura Arnold, LCPC, LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

Compassionate counselor for life and relationship struggles

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  • Warm conversational style
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on trust

About Laura

Laura Arnold is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship trouble, grief, depression, and jealousy. She also helps with intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career strain, ADHD, and the ripple effects of trauma.

Laura keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She listens first and follows the needs a person brings into the room. Her style is warm and accepting, with an emphasis on building trust so people feel safe to talk about hard things.

She uses approaches drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. That means sessions can include looking at thought patterns, practicing new coping skills, and building motivation for change. Practical tools and step-by-step strategies are mixed with chances to process feelings and relational concerns.

Laura has worked in independent practice and in settings such as substance abuse treatment and correctional facilities. That range has informed her ability to support people dealing with addiction, personality-related challenges, and complex life changes. She focuses on meeting each person where they are and helping them set manageable goals.

People who choose her are offered a collaborative space to sort through painful experiences and learn tools that fit daily life. To begin, readers are encouraged to consider what they most want to change and bring that into an initial conversation.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Laura often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following what the person needs in the moment. This approach helps when people need a calm space to talk through feelings like jealousy, loss, or anger. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another common tool she uses to identify thought patterns and try small experiments that change unhelpful habits and reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to mix skill-building with time to process feelings and relationship concerns.

The biography does not specify which online session types are provided, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to use sessions without traveling. It also lets the therapist and client use worksheets, skill practice, and between-session coaching in ways that suit the person's schedule and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida, South Carolina, Nevada, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, jealousy, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

She uses a conversational, client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and motivational interviewing to build skills and insight.

What is her background and experience?

She has nine years of experience and has worked in independent practice, substance abuse treatment settings, and correctional facilities.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from South Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started if I want to meet with her?

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