Laurie Mombay, MD, LCPC
- CBT and DBT
- Trauma recovery
- 18 years experience
About Laurie Mombay
Her career has spanned outpatient settings, employee assistance programs, and criminal justice work including victim advocacy and corrections, giving her broad exposure to diverse life circumstances and treatment needs. She has frequently worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as grief, sleep difficulty, bipolar disorder, and relationship issues.
Laurie brings a compassionate, non-judgmental stance while also offering challenge and encouragement when change is the goal. She emphasizes practical skills and tools so clients can translate insight into action, and her primary methods include cognitive-behavioral strategies with substantial experience in dialectical behavior therapy. Laurie is experienced in helping people who have endured significant trauma find pathways to recovery, and she is motivated by listening to life stories and supporting clients as they build more satisfying, resilient lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laurie Mombay have?
Laurie Mombay has 18 years of experience.
Is Laurie Mombay a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: MD and LCPC. MD indicates a medical degree and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: MD LCPC LC1506.
In which languages does Laurie Mombay provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Laurie Mombay located?
She is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Laurie Mombay as my therapist?
You can work with Laurie Mombay through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laurie Mombay work with international clients?
Laurie Mombay does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laurie Mombay 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 a 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
Laurie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation issues.She also brings experience in dialectical behavior therapy, a skills-based model that emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help clients manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive or self-harming behaviors.
Laurie may incorporate solution-focused therapy techniques that concentrate on practical, short-term strategies and clear goals to help clients build on strengths and create immediate change.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Laurie works with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals and together they determine which methods fit best. She adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online sessions can take place via video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support from home or another convenient location.