- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Family of origin issues
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, depression, mood disorders, and related concerns. Laurie lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and also addresses grief, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
She trained with a Master’s Degree from Loyola College in Pastoral Counseling and has practiced mainly in secular settings. Her work history includes outpatient care, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections. That range gives her experience with a variety of life situations and behavioral concerns.
Laurie uses practical approaches in sessions. She emphasizes cognitive-behavioral methods and draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage intense emotions and impulsive behavior. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and track progress.
In sessions she balances challenge and support, helping people turn insights into changes they can try between meetings. She pays attention to patterns that began in childhood and how those patterns still influence current relationships and behavior. This includes attention to family of origin issues when relevant to a person’s goals.
Laurie provides care in English and practices in Maryland. Her LCPC credential is noted as LCPC (Maryland). To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Laurie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for worries, low mood, panic symptoms, and sleep difficulties.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are often useful for people who struggle with strong mood swings, impulsivity, or intense reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress or challenges appear. The collaboration aims to turn ideas from sessions into practical steps between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan sessions that fit your schedule.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, grief, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her primary methods are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience practicing in outpatient settings, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC with the credential listed as LCPC (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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