Laurie Pittman, LPC, LMHC

Laurie Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience. She uses a practical, strength-focused style to help people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and addictions. Her background as an educator influences how she explains things and sets achievable goals.

Laurie draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy to match strategies to each person’s needs. She keeps sessions focused and goal-oriented, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness and calm, while solution-focused work looks for small changes that move a person forward.

Her years in classrooms and counseling settings shaped a collaborative style. Laurie prefers to work alongside clients to set clear, manageable goals and track progress. She emphasizes practical tools someone can use between sessions to handle stress, cope with life changes, and manage symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Laurie also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She aims to create an encouraging space where people can identify strengths and try new ways of coping.

Laid-back but focused, her approach is straightforward and supportive. People who want concrete skills and clear next steps often find this style helpful. Laurie practices in Louisiana and offers therapy in English.

How CBT and Mindfulness Shape Online Work

Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks down problems into small steps, teaches practical exercises, and gives clear homework to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; simple breathing and attention practices help with anxiety, stress, and emotional ups and downs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. She collaborates on a plan that blends methods when useful so that the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can also let someone practice skills in real-life settings and bring current problems directly into the conversation for hands-on problem solving.