Laurie Ann Pena

Laurie Ann Pena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps for feeling less stuck. Laurie aims to reduce shame, strengthen self-esteem, and ease feelings of isolation and loneliness.

She earned a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Addictions from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in 2015. Laurie has more than 10 years of work in behavioral health and five years as an LPC, which informs how she supports clients day to day. Her background gives her experience with mood disorders and life transitions.

In sessions she focuses on clear, achievable strategies. People explore communication skills, coping tools, and ways to build self-love. Laurie works with clients to identify limiting beliefs and try small experiments that can change how they respond to stress.

Her style is warm and direct. She creates a space where people can talk honestly about guilt, shame, and purpose without being judged. Laurie prioritizes building a practical plan you can use between appointments.

If someone is dealing with life changes, repeated low mood, or a sense of disconnection, Laurie helps make a step-by-step path forward. She encourages clients to name their goals, practice new habits, and notice progress along the way.

Approaches that guide online work and what to expect

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and behavior. One common approach focuses on practical skills for coping with anxiety and depression, teaching tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses that reduce distress. This approach helps with daily stress and low mood.

Another strand of her work centers on addressing addictive behaviors and building healthier routines. That involves identifying triggers, experimenting with small changes, and strengthening habits that support recovery and balance. This helps people regain control over moments that used to lead to acting out.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Laurie will collaborate with each person to figure out what fits their goals, preferences, and life demands. She adjusts pace and techniques based on how clients respond and what they find useful.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care through life changes while working on communication, self-esteem, and feeling less isolated.