Laura Leedy, LPC

Laura Leedy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas that works with anyone ages 10 and up. Many of Laura’s clients come in when they are feeling overwhelmed from struggling with anxiety, trauma, marriage/relationship issues, or life transitions, such as becoming a new mom. She is particularly passionate about serving people who have experienced some form of trauma in their lives.

Laura has extensive training in EMDR, which is one of the most researched and most effective trauma therapies in the world. It is used to decrease the frequency and intensity of distress caused by the traumatic experiences. She focuses on creating a calm and supportive environment that promotes hope and healing. When a client first comes in, she takes time to get to know clients by talking with them about their experiences and their goals for counseling. In session, Laura works with clients to increase coping skills, recognize and reframe distorted and intrusive thoughts, and change negative core beliefs such as “I can’t handle this”, “I’m not good enough”, and “I should have done something” into something more positive. This approach supports clients who want to free themselves from the burden and distress caused by traumatic experiences.

Laura received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She gained experience working at private practices, and by volunteering at local domestic violence and human trafficking shelters which enables her to better understand how stress and trauma impacts our current functioning. Outside of private practice, Laura enjoys reading, listening to music, riding horses, playing with her dogs, and learning martial arts.