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Laura Handley

Licensed Professional Counselor
Texas

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Depression
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Great to meet you!

I have over 20 years as a counselor working with teens, adults and seniors. I can assist you with mood and anxiety disorders, anger and stress management, family conflict, parenting issues and LGBTQIA+ exploration. I believe people have the ability to improve the quality of life but may need some assistance finding options.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I generally use solution-focused techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy with an added emphasis on finding meaning in life. I believe that a strength-based approach will assist with wellness, self-growth, identifying problematic thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

What you can expect from our first session

We will discuss symptoms and situations that would like to change and devise a plan to a plan that you are comfortable with. I take a direct approach when needed by challenging unproductive thought and behavior patterns. I will supply you with thought-provoking information and out-of-session work to help you work toward your goals.

Laura's style is

Solution-oriented
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Laura accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Laura

MEd (Master of Education) at Southwest Texas State University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Stress, and Anger Management
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Psychotic Disorders, Experiential, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)