- Attachment approaches
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
About Laura
Laura Chilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with five years of experience. She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse recovery, and parenting challenges. Her work also covers addiction, grief, sleep problems, bipolar management, and blended family issues.
Before earning her LPC, she worked in mental health as a social services specialist, as a life coach, and as a school counselor. She completed a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling and the National Counselor Exam, followed by 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience to earn her license.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical conversation. She listens for patterns that cause repeated conflict or distress. Then she helps people try concrete steps rooted in evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness practice.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered work too. That means she pays attention to how relationships and early patterns affect current stress. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior methods when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed.
People often come with worries about merging households, co-parenting with an ex, loyalty conflicts, or the stress of becoming a stepparent. She aims to help adults sort what matters most, make small changes that fit daily life, and develop clearer communication with partners and co-parents.
Practical steps are emphasized over long explanations. If someone prefers focused skill practice or conversational problem-solving, she adapts the session to those needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current reactions. It can help with anxiety about new family roles, loyalty conflicts, and communication patterns that repeat in blended households. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and mood concerns and supports practical skill-building.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then tries an approach and adjusts it based on what actually helps. This is a collaborative process focused on what fits the client's life and concerns rather than sticking to a single method.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. They also allow using mindfulness exercises, behavioral homework, and skill practice between meetings to support change in day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, parenting issues, addictions, grief, sleep problems, bipolar management, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using client-centered listening alongside evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try concrete steps.
How many years has she practiced?
She has five years of professional experience as a counselor, plus prior roles in social services, life coaching, and school counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.