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Laura Phen, LPC

Experienced counselor focused on relationships and trauma
  • Relationship focused
  • Trauma informed
  • Anxiety and depression

About Laura Phen

Laura Phen is a licensed counselor who brings more than two decades of professional experience to her work, offering focused support for anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and depression. She centers her practice on building a trusting therapeutic connection and works collaboratively with clients to create an open and safe space for exploration and healing.

With a warm and steady presence, she helps individuals navigate difficult emotions and relationship patterns while attending to each person's unique story and goals. Her approach emphasizes respect, validation, and practical strategies that support progress in day-to-day life. Laura appreciates the courage it takes to reach out and values the opportunity to accompany people on their healing journey.

At this time she is only accepting clients from Arizona. She thanks those who consider her for their care and recognizes the strength required to begin therapy and to continue through change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Laura Phen have?

Laura Phen has 25 years of experience.

Is Laura Phen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential. Her license details are AZ LPC LPC-22832 and OR LPC C6507.

In which languages does Laura Phen provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Phen located?

She is located in South Dakota.

How can I work with Laura Phen as my therapist?

You can work with Laura Phen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Laura Phen work with international clients?

Laura Phen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Laura Phen 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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

Laura Phen draws on client-centered therapy to ground sessions in empathy and respect - this approach focuses on listening deeply to each person's experience and helping them discover their own strengths and solutions, which is especially helpful for relationship struggles and self-esteem concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills that can be used between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support in ways that match each client's life and comfort level.

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