Laura Arnold, LCPC, LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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9 years of experience listed

LCPC, LPC professional credentials

English languages

Client-centered approach
CBT and DBT skills
Nine years experience

About Laura

Laura Arnold is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self esteem. She brings nine years of clinical experience and a calm, conversational approach to sessions. Her work is practical and goal-focused, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.

Laura uses clear, straightforward methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. She draws on client-centered listening to understand each person’s experience, and she uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior ideas also appear when learning skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Her background includes work in independent practice and in settings that treated substance use, outpatient and partial hospitalization services, and correctional facilities. Those roles exposed her to a range of concerns from mood and anxiety disorders to addiction and personality-related challenges.

Sessions are conversational rather than formally scripted. People can expect a mix of listening, feedback, and practical homework tailored to their goals. Laura emphasizes building trust and a supportive working relationship as the foundation for progress.

She holds an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor. Laura practices from South Carolina and offers services in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients follow the platform’s matching and scheduling steps to connect and plan initial sessions.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s perspective and priorities. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and creating a space where people feel heard so they can set their own goals. This approach helps with issues like low self esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves short exercises and homework that target anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress when life gets hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow therapy during a lunch break, and make it simpler to keep regular check-ins. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking so sessions match your schedule and tech needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Depression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issues Codependency Communication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgiveness Guilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / loneliness JealousyMoney 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 concerns does Laura address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and interactive, focusing on listening, practical feedback, and skill building rather than formal lectures.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has nine years of experience working in independent practice and in settings that included substance use treatment, partial hospitalization, outpatient care, and correctional facilities.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor credentials and practices from South Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

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

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.