Laurie May

Laurie May is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. Her tone in sessions is collaborative and supportive, aiming to help clients find practical ways forward.

Laurie helps people facing life changes and the emotional fallout that can come with them. She works with issues like body image, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, and struggles around forgiveness, guilt, and shame. Sessions include straightforward conversations and tools that clients can try between meetings.

Her approach centers on identifying strengths and building coping strategies. Laurie emphasizes clear communication skills and everyday practices that reduce overwhelm. She also supports people exploring life purpose and cultivating more self-love.

Over two decades of practice have given her experience with a wide range of concerns. Laurie keeps the work practical and tailored to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. She encourages small steps and measurable changes to help clients regain a sense of control.

Sessions are conducted in English and operate within Maryland practice guidelines. To start, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first appointment according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques can work online

Laurie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life changes. One common approach helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and stress through step-by-step exercises and simple behavioral practices. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills by rehearsing clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries, which can reduce conflict and isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She adjusts pacing and techniques as progress is made so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep continuity during life transitions. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to balance meetings with work or family responsibilities. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.