Laura Akins

Compassionate guidance for restoring balance and purpose

LPC Texas

Experience: 34 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Akins is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on helping people regain a sense of peace and purpose when life feels overwhelming.

Background and approach

She draws on 34 years of clinical experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma and coping with major life changes. Her orientation emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies alongside compassionate listening to address emotional pain and barriers to fulfillment.

Her style is relaxed and person-centered, shaped by both professional training and lived experience. Laura integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotionally-focused work, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She also brings attention to concerns such as self-esteem, codependency, abandonment, life purpose, and family of origin dynamics. Grounded in respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs, she is comfortable exploring spiritual dimensions when that is meaningful to the client.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Laura often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to values-driven action. ACT can be useful for coping with loss, grief, chronic stress, and situations where avoidance has become limiting.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what fits the client’s needs, values, and preferences rather than relying on a single technique.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These formats allow people to meet from home or other convenient locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laura commonly help with?

She addresses a broad range of emotional and life concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work is relaxed and person-centered, combining listening with practical interventions. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, emotionally-focused interventions, and motivational interviewing to support change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 34 years of experience helping people work through emotional issues, relationship concerns, and questions of purpose in life.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; her license is listed as TX LPC 63236.

Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?

To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English