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Laura Arnold

Compassionate counselor blending evidence-based skills

LCPC, LPC South Carolina

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laura

Laura Arnold is a licensed counselor with nine years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings a compassionate, conversational approach that emphasizes respect and acceptance while helping clients explore patterns, make practical changes, and build coping skills. Her therapeutic style blends evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.

Laura has worked across outpatient and inpatient settings and has experience with substance use treatment and personality-related issues, which contributes to a broad understanding of the struggles people bring to therapy. In sessions she focuses on forming a collaborative relationship, offering support and guidance while encouraging clients to identify goals and practice new skills between meetings.

Laura accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English from her South Carolina base, offering multiple formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to help people explore feelings and find their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which combination of techniques fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when travel or other commitments arise, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor pace and format to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other listed concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and interactive, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration to help clients set goals and practice new skills.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has nine years of experience working in independent practice and in settings that include substance abuse treatment and correctional facilities, providing experience with a wide range of clinical presentations.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is based in South Carolina; her licenses include NV LCPC CP5628-R and AZ LPC LPC-22745.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney 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

Licensed

Florida, South Carolina, Nevada, Arizona

Languages

English