Laura Nagy , LPC

Laura Nagy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling, a graduate degree that prepares clinicians to work in community and agency settings, and she has worked in a range of clinical environments since 1995. She brings experience in crisis counseling and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, and suicidal ideation, as well as those navigating relationship challenges, work stress, career transitions, parenting concerns, and complex family dynamics.

Her background also includes certification and practice in Equine-Assisted Therapy, offering an additional modality for clients who find experiential approaches helpful. Her clinical style combines client-centered and solution-focused methods, emphasizing the client as the primary author of their therapeutic goals while using structured strategies to move forward. She often uses a strengths-based lens, recognizing the courage it takes to seek help, and incorporates practical between-session work to reinforce progress.

Laura prioritizes helping clients identify and strengthen their natural support systems and building a practical set of tools for coping and growth. Her approach aims to empower individuals to make steady progress toward improved well-being and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Laura Nagy's practice blends client-centered therapy and solution-focused therapy, offered through online formats that fit many lifestyles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead to explore values, goals, and personal meaning, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying specific goals and actionable steps; it is goal-directed and practical, useful for addressing stress, work challenges, parenting problems, and transitions.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to understand their needs, priorities, and preferences, then tailors strategies accordingly. Clients and therapist review what is or is not working and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the individual's goals.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family life, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. The focus remains on effective, practical care that supports progress whether communication happens by video, voice, or message.