About Laura
Laura Geiger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She brings 22 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and parenting concerns. Laura uses straightforward language and a calm presence to help people name what feels hard and decide on next steps.
Laura trained at Antioch University Seattle and has worked in community mental health and independent practice settings. She has a long history working with young people and with the adults who care for them.
Background and approach
That background shaped a practical style that focuses on real-life changes rather than abstract theory. Her sessions are client-centered, which means she follows each person’s pace and priorities. Laura also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits.
Mindfulness and attachment-informed ideas are woven in when they match a person’s goals. In a session someone might talk through recent problems, try small experiments between meetings, or practice new ways of communicating. Laura aims to create clear steps people can use at home and at work.
She frames progress as gradual and practical rather than instant. People who come to Laura often want help managing strong emotions, improving relationships, or coping with big life changes. Her approach blends listening with concrete tools to make daily life feel more manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Laura blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and attachment-informed ideas. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person's needs and priorities, with the therapist offering supportive reflection and guidance. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or impulsivity. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help people try new ways of relating when relationships feel difficult.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That way the work stays focused on practical steps that match each person's life and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a low-bandwidth option or a quicker check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for short updates, coaching-style support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, school, and family commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Washington
- Languages
- English
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