Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Laura works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laura
Laura Scales is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Colorado with five years of clinical experience. She left earlier careers in caregiving and outdoor instruction to follow graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. Laura aims to help people build stronger self-worth and healthier relationships through practical, down-to-earth counseling.
Her background includes hands-on work as a home health aide, leading outdoor education like rock climbing and sea kayaking, and programming activities in senior living.
Background and approach
Those roles shaped her steady, person-centered approach and taught her how people respond to sudden change and ongoing stress. She uses that experience to stay present with clients and to notice strengths in difficult moments. Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as anger, relationship conflict, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, and career stress.
She works with individuals, couples, and families to change how they handle conflict and to improve emotional connection. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and building coping strategies. Her counseling style is collaborative and straightforward.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through problems, try new behaviors, and set realistic goals. Laura emphasizes that clients are the experts on their lives and supports them in making their own choices. Outside of therapy she spends time in nature and values the clarity she finds outdoors.
That same calm presence informs her work in sessions and how she helps people manage strong emotions like anger.
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.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Laura uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Those techniques focus on small, practical changes that can change how someone feels and acts. She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people notice different parts of themselves - for example a critical part or an angry part - and learn to relate to those parts with curiosity instead of judgment. This can help with emotion regulation and healing from trauma. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laura collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made. Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns can Laura help with?
She works with a range of issues including anger, relationship and family conflict, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, intimacy issues, career stress, bipolar concerns, and LGBT-related matters.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, with a focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and building coping strategies tailored to individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and has five years of clinical experience, with earlier careers in caregiving and outdoor education that influence her present work.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LMFT credentials and practices in Colorado as a CO LMFT.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.