Laura Cartwright, LPC-MHSP
Calm, practical counseling for life's difficult moments
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Laura works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC-MHSP
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Cartwright is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. She draws on 13 years of clinical work to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and anger. She aims to treat visitors with respect, sensitivity, and calm attention.
Laura focuses on practical, goal-focused conversations that fit each person's life. She helps people who are coping with addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
Background and approach
She also addresses parenting stress, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work often centers on clarifying what matters to the person and building small, doable steps toward better daily routines and clearer communication. She can help with codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues.
She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. Sessions combine listening with practical tools. Laura adapts the pace and focus to each person's goals, whether that means short-term coping skills or ongoing support.
She encourages honest talk about feelings and behaviors and helps people try new ways of responding to stress and conflict. People seeking therapy start by picking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. From there they schedule sessions using a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Laura's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Laura works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach she uses emphasizes skill-building for managing stress and anxiety through step-by-step exercises, breathing and grounding practices, and planning for difficult moments; this helps people reduce panic and cope with daily pressure. Another frequent focus is strategies for substance-related concerns and addictive behaviors, where sessions include identifying triggers, building relapse-prevention plans, and developing healthier routines to replace harmful habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. From there they collaborate to try methods that feel manageable and relevant, adjusting as progress and needs change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is lower or for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text sessions allow ongoing support between meetings and can make it easier to jot down ideas or practice new skills in the moment. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still working toward clear goals.
Questions people ask about Laura
What kinds of problems does Laura often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional areas include parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with tools to improve daily routines, communication, and emotional coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Laura?
She is listed as LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In which formats can people meet with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.