Laurie Pittman

Laurie Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 12 years of clinical experience. She frames counseling as a collaborative process and focuses on building rapport to help people set and reach practical goals. Laurie draws on clear, evidence-informed methods to help people manage day-to-day struggles and longer-term concerns.

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns such as bipolar, and challenges with attention and focus. Career concerns, grief, addictions, and problems with intimacy or eating are also part of her clinical focus. Laurie also supports those facing parenting strain, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.

Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. In sessions she works to identify patterns of thought and behavior, then test new ways of responding. Mindfulness skills are used to increase awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.

Laurie’s background includes over a decade in education before counseling, which shapes her straightforward style and focus on practical steps. She emphasizes warmth, respect, and encouragement while helping people explore strengths and possibilities. The work aims to help people notice what is working, try small changes, and track progress toward clear goals.

Laurie practices in Louisiana and offers services in English. She does not accept international clients.

How CBT and Mindfulness translate to online care

Laurie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior, testing small changes, and tracking what helps with symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress in daily moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they review how techniques feel in practice and adjust the plan as needed to keep progress moving.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can help fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed or support practice of mindfulness skills between in-person commitments. Ask about specific session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what will best fit your routine.