Laurie Mombay
Empowering practical change through evidence-based care
MD, LCPC Maryland
- Experience
- 18 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Laurie
Laurie Mombay, MD, LCPC, offers practical, skill-focused therapy for adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, mood instability, and related challenges.
Background and approach
Drawing on 18 years of clinical experience in outpatient care, employee assistance programs, victim advocacy, and corrections, she helps people translate insight into concrete changes rather than leaving understanding alone. Laurie combines a compassionate, nonjudgmental manner with active encouragement and constructive challenge to help clients build coping skills and emotional regulation techniques.
Her training includes pastoral counseling at Loyola College, which informs a respectful, values-aware stance, though much of her work has taken place in secular settings. Laurie emphasizes cognitive-behavioral strategies and has substantial experience using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support people who struggle with mood and behavior management.
She commonly addresses issues such as anger, sleep problems, panic, personality and mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Laurie welcomes conversations about goals and practical steps for recovery, helping clients craft a healthier, more satisfying life through focused, collaborative work.
How Laurie Uses Practical Therapies Online
Laurie draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, and mood management. She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness for those struggling with intense emotions or impulsive behaviors.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Laurie discusses a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and helps tailor a plan that blends evidence-informed methods and practical skills training. She frames therapy as teamwork focused on clear goals and measurable steps rather than simply exploring problems.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit skill-building work into everyday life, support regular practice between sessions, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their Maryland location or wherever they are able to participate.
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Experience
18+ years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English