- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT tools
About Laura
Laura Chilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 5 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family issues, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Before becoming an LPC she worked in mental health as a social services specialist, as a life coach, and in education as a school counselor. That mix of roles shaped how she approaches practical problems and everyday strains. She completed a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and the National Counselor Exam, and she met the supervised hours required for licensure.
Her sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral tools and elements of dialectical behavior therapy help with managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Mindfulness practices appear in sessions when they fit a person’s goals, for example to ease sleep trouble or lower stress. She has experience supporting people through addiction recovery and maintenance as part of her prior work. Laura frames goals one step at a time and adjusts plans when life shifts.
People who come for help often want practical skills as well as time to talk. Laura aims to combine clear techniques with respectful listening so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laura uses attachment-based ideas to examine how past and current relationships shape reactions. That approach looks at patterns in how people connect and respond when stressed, and can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.She also works with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change outcomes. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood swings, anxiety, and coping with big life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, and try methods that fit. Sessions can be adjusted as goals change, and progress is reviewed together so plans stay practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in on a tough day. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help when someone needs a shorter or simpler visit rather than a full-length session.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, bipolar, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation, attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness. Sessions combine talk with practical tools to use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional experience working as a counselor and in related mental health roles prior to licensure.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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