Laura Hazard , LPC

Laura Hazard understands how life can feel overwhelming when changes pile up - from moving and career or relationship shifts to education and personal health goals. She offers a steady, approachable presence to help break those large, stressful experiences into manageable pieces that feel achievable.

With a background that includes 15 years of experience as a behaviorist and five years practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Laura draws on both practical behavioral insight and clinical counseling skills. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Known for being open minded and easy to connect with, she aims to create a receptive space where people can explore who they are and how they want their life to look. Using cognitive behavior theory to increase self-awareness, Laura collaborates with clients to identify strengths and talents and then apply those assets more effectively in daily life.

Her experience includes supporting people through major life transitions and crises, compassion fatigue, unhealthy relationship patterns, anxiety, depression, and personality disorder challenges. Laura works alongside clients to untangle feelings of overwhelm, translate them into understandable parts, and then piece those parts back together into a clearer picture of the life the client wants to build.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Laura uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and builds motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another key method she uses - it focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy is also part of her toolkit, teaching simple attention and acceptance skills that can help with stress, emotional regulation, and coping during transitions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Laura partners with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds. This shared process helps clients feel involved and supported in deciding their path forward.

Online therapy with Laura offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter or more immediate check-ins are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage care from different locations within the state, and maintain continuity of support during life changes.