- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Montana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Laura
Laura Standley is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Montana with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting or family concerns. Her style is straightforward and supportive for parents who feel overwhelmed or uncertain.
Laura draws on work from both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. She focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they’re really feeling.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to clarify problems, try practical strategies, and build confidence over time. Parents often come to her for help with communication, blended family challenges, adoption or foster care issues, or fatherhood concerns. She also addresses attachment questions, impulsivity, mood problems, and the effects of past trauma.
Her work includes helping people understand behaviors and try new ways of relating at home. Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practice new skills. She favors a collaborative approach that matches strategies to each person’s needs and life demands.
This keeps sessions focused on useful changes rather than jargon. People who choose Laura can expect clear meeting plans, doable next steps between sessions, and steady support while they try new approaches. She works in English and connects with people across Montana who prefer video, phone, chat, or text sessions.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laura helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Evidence-based approaches for parenting and family stress
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and family challenges. One common approach involves practical skill building and behavioral strategies to change unhelpful patterns and improve daily routines. These methods help with mood regulation, impulsivity, and predictable responses to family conflict.Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns. This helps people see how early experiences shape current reactions and supports learning new ways to connect and communicate with family members.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, life demands, and comfort level. Together they set priorities, try methods, and adjust plans as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in formats that fit different needs. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people keep momentum between meetings or fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to get consistent help from Montana without long commutes.
Questions people ask about Laura
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting or family conflicts. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is direct and compassionate. She creates a nonjudgmental space and works collaboratively to try practical strategies that fit everyday life.
What is her professional background?
Laura has 14 years of experience in outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. That mix informs both crisis work and longer-term skill building.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
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