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Dr. Laura Louis

Psychologist(she)
23 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Infertility
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Laura Louis is a licensed psychologist, couples therapist, author of the book Marital Peace and world renown speaker specializing in helping couples strengthen their emotional connection, rebuild trust, and communicate more effectively even in the face of career stress, betrayal, or distance.

With over two decades of clinical experience and a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Howard University , Dr. Louis has become a go-to expert for couples who are not just looking to survive their relationship, but to thrive in it. Through her private practice, conferences, retreats, and online programs, she equips couples with real-world tools that foster intimacy, resolve conflict, and support long-term growth.

Outside the therapy room, she is passionate about travel, love, and helping Black couples build lasting legacies together.

My approach to therapy

I am a breakthrough dealer, turning relationship barriers into powerful

Connection.

I am the guardian of Black mental health, creating sacred spaces where our

community can show up fully, without code-switching or over-explaining cultural

Nuances.

I am the bridge between struggle and healing, between pain and possibility.

Every couple who walks through my virtual doors carries the potential for transformation.

I am faith-guided healer who believes that nothing is beyond improvement and

no relationship is beyond repair.

I hold hope for my couples until they can hold it for themselves, walking hand-

in-hand with them through each step of their journey back to love.

What you can expect from me

By the end of your first session you will be clear on what you need to start doing, stop doing and continue to do to rebuild trust, to build effective communication and you will have 5 easy to implement strategies on improving intimacy. I don’t just reflect what we hear – I provide real solutions that create real change in relationships.

My work blends compassion, cultural relevance, and evidence-based methods and has helped thousands of couples reclaim their joy and deepen their bond.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    23 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Howard University, MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at Fordham University
  • License type
    Psychologist (Georgia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Relational, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English