Laurie Best, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Laurie Best

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Divorce Counseling

Stress Management

Anxiety

Domestic Violence

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Laurie Best

Hi there, I'm Laurie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. Through listening and accepting, my overall goal of the therapeutic process is to improve your level of functioning and to enhance your life. My focus If you are struggling with anxious thoughts, I can help you learn how to reframe them and come up with some effective coping skills to assist you. I also have experience in working with relationship issues and attachment. My approach I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help you identify connections between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We work as a team with input from both of us, as we develop a plan for moving forward. My communication style I use active listening and empathy in sessions, and focus on building a strong therapist/client relationship. The goal is for you to feel supported in a trusting environment where you are able to share and process your feelings. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to a career in counseling because I wanted to focus my work on human connection, and be able to witness first hand the amount of change and growth someone can achieve through the therapeutic process. I find my work extremely rewarding and feel blessed to do this every day. My goals for you When we begin our work together, we will create goals for your time in therapy. You will be able to envision a clear path forward, building practical steps along the way. I will be a support and will hold you accountable as you attempt to meet your goals. Our first session Typically the first session gives me a chance to get to know you and understand why you wanted to begin therapy. Building a strong rapport between client and therapist is crucial for a successful and meaningful outcome.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

Boston College, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1891239059

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What practice does Laurie Best work with?

Laurie Best works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laurie Best?

Laurie Best frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Laurie Best on their profile.