Laura Standley, LCPC

Licensed in Montana · 14 years in practice

Laura Standley is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Montana with 14 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Montana: BBH-LCPC-LIC-6444 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1760806244 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Standley is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Montana with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, and family challenges. Laura aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

She draws on work in both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital settings. That background means she has seen a wide range of mood and stress-related problems and practical family issues.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and building simple skills to reduce overwhelm. Laura pays close attention to family dynamics, attachment questions, and situations that involve adoption or foster care. She also addresses problems linked to communication breakdowns, codependency, jealousy, and impulsivity.

When trauma or post-traumatic stress is present, she helps people find ways to feel steadier in daily life. Time in hospital settings exposed her to crisis and mood disorder presentations, and outpatient work allowed longer-term goal planning. That mix informs how she balances immediate coping tools with steady progress toward healthier patterns.

In sessions she keeps the tone direct and respectful. Conversations are practical and focused on what a person can do between meetings. The emphasis is on finding clear steps that fit real life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Impulsivity
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and steady emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes skill building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and planning tools to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. This is helpful for people who need concrete ways to manage symptoms between sessions.

Another frequent focus is work on family patterns and attachment. This involves identifying how interactions and expectations affect mood and behavior, then practicing new communication habits that reduce conflict and increase connection. That approach is useful for parenting concerns, blended family issues, and attachment questions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make participation more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversations; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help therapy fit around work, childcare, and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Laura address in sessions?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting worries, and family problems. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Laura keeps conversations direct and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, clear steps, and building everyday skills that reduce stress and improve communication.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 14 years of professional experience in both outpatient counseling and inpatient hospital environments, which informs a balanced approach to crisis and longer-term work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCPC credential, which is listed as MT LCPC, and practices in Montana.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide different ways to fit therapy into a schedule.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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