Laura Leedy, LPC Associate

Laura Leedy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas. She works with anyone ages 10 and up. Many of Laura’s clients come in when they are feeling overwhelmed from struggling with anxiety, trauma, marriage/relationship issues, or life transitions, such as becoming a new mom. She is particularly passionate about serving people who have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. She also has advanced training in the area of EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Counseling, and Perinatal/Postnatal Mood and Anxiety. Laura has extensive training in EMDR, which is one of the most researched and most effective trauma therapies in the world. It is used to decrease the frequency and intensity of distress caused by the traumatic experiences. She focuses on creating a calm and supportive environment that promotes hope and healing. In session, Laura works with clients to increase coping skills, recognize and reframe distorted and intrusive thoughts, and change negative core beliefs such as “I can’t handle this”, “I’m not good enough”, and “I should have done something” into something more positive. This approach supports clients who want to free themselves from the burden and distress caused by traumatic experiences. Laura’s style is calm and supportive. When a client first comes in, she takes time to get to know clients by talking with them about their experiences and their goals for counseling. She is also dedicated to creating a relationship that is supportive and encouraging while offering clients unconditional positive regard. Laura received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She gained experience working at private practices, and by volunteering at local domestic violence and human trafficking shelters which enables her to better understand how stress and trauma impacts our current functioning. Outside of private practice, Laura enjoys reading, listening to music, riding horses, and playing with her dogs. To request a free 15 minute consultation or make an appointment, call or text (325)644-8757 or use the request appointment button on the website. I look forward to talking with you soon!