Works with
How Laura works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Dr. Laura Riness is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing depression, sleep troubles, parenting concerns, and life changes.
Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable. She works by building a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, whether that is handling workplace pressure or navigating a major life transition.
Background and approach
She emphasizes clear goals and small, practical steps between sessions. Dr. Riness uses methods drawn from attachment-based work and client-centered therapy to strengthen relationships and self-understanding.
She pairs these with cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or anger. Emotion-focused ideas are woven in when exploring strong emotions and how they affect behavior. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
She listens first, then helps people try new ways of responding and coping. That might look like practicing new communication habits, testing breathing or grounding exercises, or reframing negative thoughts. Dr.
Riness brings seven years of professional experience as an MN LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs. Sessions use a subscription model 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
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions use conversation and reflective questions to help people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different behaviors. In video or phone sessions, this often includes practical exercises and plans to try between appointments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. That discussion guides whether more attachment-focused, client-centered, or CBT strategies are emphasized so the plan fits the individual's needs.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to keep momentum and try new skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Laura
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on listening first and then trying practical steps to change thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an MN LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.