About me
Teens are a unique population as they struggle with self identity, self control and detachment and bonding issues. Because they are still developing and learning to make healthy decisions, support for them from a third party can sometimes be of great benefit. My counseling style is relaxed, supportive, practical and goal oriented. Methods are eclectic- including using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exploring the impact of childhood, gender and life experiences that impact thoughts, interpretations and actions. I encourage my teen clients to keep moving forward, take personal responsibility and learn to care for themselves without heavy peer and social media influences that may harm their progress. I help them move into a self-sufficient and self-affirming existence. My goal is to help all my clients be the best, unique “you”, you can be, and to be able to function at an optimum level.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Trauma, Abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Addictions , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 25
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
TX LPC 66031
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Laurie Unger. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Laurie is professional and invested in the mental well being of her clients.
Laurie is a God-send. I went through many counsellors before finding her and felt an instant connection. She provides such genuine and thoughtful support, is always present and patient with me, and even goes beyond to offer as much guidance as she can to help me when I can’t see things clearly. My experiences in the past, especially with this app, haven’t been the most successful. But I finally feel like I’ve found a permanent fit, and if your searching for a person that can meet ur needs while also providing remarkable insight, Laurie is perfect for u.
Her help was invaluable to overcome my issues. She was attentive, focused on my needs, and made it easy for me to talk to her. An excellent counselor in any regard and I highly recommend her.
Laurie is a hell of a therapist!!!
She introduced me to my potential and is helping me understand real self-care, not just face masks and bubble baths.
One of her greatest strengths is her ability to put language around complex issues. She listens carefully, reads between the lines, and asks thought-provoking questions. It's impressive, Laurie often hears what you're too afraid to say out loud and is able to smoothly guide discussions towards issues worth exploring. She knows how to model vulnerability and professionalism simultaneously.
Sessions are effective, refreshingly honest, and compassionate. She is punctual, bright, and full of insight. It's been a privilege to work with her. I highly recommend Laurie Unger!!
Laurie is heaven sent. Just when I felt like giving up on counselling, I was finally matched with someone who understands my needs. I love Laurie's 'boot camp' approach to therapy. Laurie's style is definitely for those who want to take counselling seriously and actually see results! I have been counselling with Laurie for many months now and I'm definitely seeing a difference in my mental state. She is professional, caring, funny and intelligent. Couldn't wish for a better counsellor.
My teenage son and I have only been working with Laurie Unger for a short time, but I am so thankful we found her! My son loves his sessions with her and holds her with high regard. She promptly updates me as the parent after each session. Its clear to me that she cares about her patients and doesn't treat them as just another number in her books. I highly recommend!
Laurie is so kind and very knowledgeable. I always feel heard and understood by her, and she offers me interesting and useful insights. Opening up to Laurie comes very easily. Her friendliness and warmth leaves me feeling uplifted and motivated at the end of our sessions
Laurie has been really amazing and supportive. I’m glad she’s working with me.
I'm so thankful that I've been able to work with Laurie! She is kind, thorough, and full of wonderful advice & knowledge.
Very helpful and conversational.
Laurie is helping me to take control of structures and routines in my life to help me overcome anxiety, ptsd, and manage my major depression. I have never been so pleased with a counselor as I am with her. Her first step with me was to ask about my sleep- which I have been waiting for a doctor to ask me about for years (instead of a here try this pill- her strategy is let’s begin at square 1)... Laurie is logical, rational, smart, warm and understanding. I love working with her and feel her support in my corner because she always chats me back in a timely manner. I am truly so grateful for her guidance and care.
Back in those days of pandemic and crisis we have been under a lot of pressure and trying to find a way out.
I didn’t believe in take a therapy like in teen counseling even at the beginning I was upset because my therapy was with other person that canceled but I consider myself very lucky to be with Laurie.
She gave me hope from the beginning and even I cut show her more how I really feel, even it’s hard on me to cry to a strange I feel her support.
Sometimes I start to write the way I feel everyday and she remember even those details.
I feel I’m moving forward even if there are some dark says she is always telling me don’t be hard on yourself.
I appreciate she listen to me, and she gave me hope in the way in the words I never imagine this app has such profesional and human very human people!