Laura Salazar, LPC, LCPC
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Client-centered care
About Laura Salazar
Licensed to practice in both Illinois and Texas, she holds the credentials LPC and LCPC - LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC meaning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her work focuses on preparing clients to manage life as it unfolds by building practical skills, insight, and a stronger sense of agency.
Therapy with Laura is structured around collaboratively developed treatment plans that reflect what a client wants to accomplish. She draws on evidence-based methods selected to match those goals, commonly using client-centered (Rogerian) techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, constructivist ideas, and art therapy approaches to support change.
She aims to provide tools that help people cope more effectively, make meaningful changes, and shape the life they want. She welcomes the opportunity to work alongside clients as they move toward those outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Salazar have?
Laura Salazar has nine years of professional experience in counseling and clinical work.
Is Laura Salazar a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. License details are TX LPC 83979 and IL LCPC 180.012547.
In which languages does Laura Salazar provide therapy?
Laura Salazar provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Salazar located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Laura Salazar as my therapist?
You can work with Laura Salazar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Salazar work with international clients?
Laura Salazar does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Salazar 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 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 Support
Laura Salazar commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work and helps people gain clarity and self-direction. CBT addresses the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and is useful for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. DBT combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Laura collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback, so therapy remains responsive and goal-focused.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people managing busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care and make it easier to integrate therapeutic work into daily life while maintaining continuity of treatment.