Laurie May

Laurie May is a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 22 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and low self-esteem. Laurie focuses on practical steps clients can use each day to feel steadier and more in control.

Her work often centers on coping with life changes. Laurie guides people through transitions by helping them name what feels hard and build simple routines that reduce overwhelm. She draws on collaborative, supportive methods to help clients find what works for them.

Sessions emphasize clear, easy-to-use skills for handling intense feelings and improving communication. Laurie addresses related concerns like body image, social anxiety, isolation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with forgiveness and self-love challenges.

Clients can expect a straightforward, respectful approach that aims to increase day-to-day functioning. Laurie pays attention to practical barriers and helps clients test new ways of coping in real life. Progress is treated as a step-by-step process rather than a single event.

Laurie holds the LCPC credential in Maryland. She works in English and has built a long career helping people through transitions and emotional setbacks. This profile is a summary of her background and approach to therapy.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on practical skills and emotional regulation. One common approach helps people learn step-by-step coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-management exercises that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving to reduce relationship strain and improve social confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist decide together what to try and when to change direction.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your routine. It also can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while keeping a focus on practical skills that translate into daily life.