Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Laurie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laurie
Laurie Metje is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington who helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. She supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, eating problems, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, and career or parenting concerns. Laurie frames the work around the person in front of her and treats each client’s story as the starting point for change.
She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Laurie leans on skills that build emotional regulation and motivation. She encourages small actions that add up to clearer thinking and steadier behavior. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward.
Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to replace them with more useful habits. Laurie emphasizes strengths people already have and works to boost confidence and resilience. Over nine years of clinical experience inform her choices about interventions.
She combines techniques from cognitive and mindfulness-based approaches with emotion-focused work when useful. The result is a flexible style that fits different problems and personalities. Laurie also works with people who face family stress and relationship struggles by helping them name the key issues and try new ways of responding.
She pays attention to motivation and practical barriers so progress feels doable. People who contact Laurie can expect a respectful, goal-oriented process. She guides clients through manageable steps toward calmer reactions, clearer priorities, and better day-to-day coping.
What Laurie works with
Everything Laurie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Laurie's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Personality disorders
Approaches Laurie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace, which helps when someone needs understanding and acceptance before trying new strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it uses clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal choices, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming or reactions are intense.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That way they can try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust as progress is made, keeping decisions collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face-to-face when schedules allow, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum during change.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What concerns does Laurie address?
She works with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, eating issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career strain, parenting worries, family conflict, and relationship concerns. Personality disorder features are also an additional focus area.
What is her general therapy style?
Laurie uses a collaborative, person-focused style that emphasizes strengths and practical steps. Sessions are aimed at identifying unhelpful patterns and replacing them with useful habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Laurie holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Washington as WA LMHC LH.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.