Laura Arnold, LCPC, LPC
Compassionate counselor for life challenges
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationships and intimacy
About Laura Arnold
Laura Arnold is a licensed counselor with over nine years of clinical experience. She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials and has completed additional training in depression and anxiety at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Philadelphia. Her background blends specialized training with extensive hands-on work across diverse treatment settings.
She has provided care in private practice as well as in substance abuse inpatient programs, partial hospitalization, outpatient facilities, and correctional settings. Across those environments she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, stress-related concerns, substance use issues, behavioral and personality disorders, and questions related to human sexuality. Her practice also addresses relationships, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Clients encounter a warm, conversational, and interactive counseling style rooted in compassion and unconditional positive regard. Laura emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress and adapts interventions using client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to meet each person’s needs. She focuses on supporting, encouraging, and empowering clients as they pursue meaningful change and improved coping. Clients ready to move in a new direction can begin their journey with her supportive guidance.
She has provided care in private practice as well as in substance abuse inpatient programs, partial hospitalization, outpatient facilities, and correctional settings. Across those environments she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, stress-related concerns, substance use issues, behavioral and personality disorders, and questions related to human sexuality. Her practice also addresses relationships, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Clients encounter a warm, conversational, and interactive counseling style rooted in compassion and unconditional positive regard. Laura emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress and adapts interventions using client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to meet each person’s needs. She focuses on supporting, encouraging, and empowering clients as they pursue meaningful change and improved coping. Clients ready to move in a new direction can begin their journey with her supportive guidance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Arnold have?
Laura Arnold has 9 years of experience.
Is Laura Arnold a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LCPC, LPC. License details: NV LCPC CP5628-R, AZ LPC LPC-22745.
In which languages does Laura Arnold provide therapy?
Laura Arnold provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Arnold located?
Laura Arnold is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Laura Arnold as my therapist?
You can work with Laura Arnold through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Arnold work with international clients?
Yes, Laura Arnold works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Arnold cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Laura Arnold
Laura Arnold uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps when people need empathy, validation, and a supportive environment to explore feelings and decisions. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy is another tool she uses to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that are helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Laura works together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful for the individual.
Online therapy with Laura is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, limited mobility, or those living far from nearby providers. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access different communication styles, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt treatments to each client’s circumstances.