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Laura Phen

Laura Phen, LPC

Therapist in South Dakota

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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25 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Relationship concerns
  • Self esteem support

About Laura

Laura Phen is an LPC with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and low self esteem. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk and be heard.

She draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace and priorities. That means the conversation starts with what matters most to the individual and builds from there. She also uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses.

Laura brings experience supporting people after trauma, with grief, and with stress that comes from caregiving or demanding jobs. She also helps people who struggle with sleep, anger, or work and career stress. Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of mental health concerns.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, manageable changes. Clients learn straightforward skills to reduce worry, improve communication, and strengthen self worth over time. She combines listening with concrete strategies, not lengthy theory talks.

Her license is Licensed Professional Counselor, shown as LPC. She practices in South Dakota and works in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following what the person brings to session. Online sessions using this approach still focus on the individual's priorities and on building trust through steady attention and empathy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online setting CBT often includes setting small goals, tracking moods or behaviors between sessions, and trying new strategies in daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Online work with DBT techniques can include practicing distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills with therapist guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then recommend approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written tools and worksheets between sessions to reinforce learning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Utah, South Dakota, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and self esteem among other concerns.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions blend client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques and mindfulness. The focus is on practical skills and on tailoring work to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience in mental health settings supporting a range of concerns from trauma to chronic stress.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices in South Dakota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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