Laurel Meine

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Laurel

Laurel Meine brings 30 years of clinical experience to her North Carolina practice, offering steady guidance through stressful and emotionally intense life moments.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients address anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and other complex concerns. Her work emphasizes empathy and collaboration, inviting clients to explore patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional awareness.

Laurel has supported people facing a wide array of challenges including abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, body image and eating-related concerns, and the aftermath of domestic violence. She creates a professional space where individuals can process losses, learn practical strategies, and develop resilience.

Laurel communicates clearly about treatment options and partners with clients to set realistic goals. With decades of experience and the credential LCMHC, she aims to help people move from overwhelm toward clearer thinking, renewed purpose, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Working with CBT and Emotion-Focused Methods Online

Laurel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and addictive patterns. CBT sessions often focus on skill-building and real-world practice to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also applies Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered approaches to help people explore feelings, strengthen emotional awareness, and improve how they relate to themselves. These methods emphasize understanding emotional experience and building a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic relationship that supports healing from trauma and loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laurel works with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Through conversation and assessment she helps clients choose a blend of strategies and adjusts the plan as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Laurel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals regardless of location, and they allow clients to continue work on coping skills and emotional growth within the rhythms of everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laurel commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief, along with related issues such as abandonment, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and body image difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, combining client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques to help people build coping skills and emotional insight.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Laurel has practiced for 30 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to complex emotional and life-transition work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCMHC and practices in North Carolina; her credential is listed as NC LCMHC 18206.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

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

Which session formats are available?

Laurel offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What is the process to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Grief

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English