Laurie Metje, LMHC

Laurie Metje is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing trauma, eating concerns, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, major life changes, grief, anger, addictions, and career or relationship worries. Laurie writes plainly and meets people where they are.

She believes people are the experts on their own stories and brings a respectful, collaborative style to sessions. Laurie listens closely, helps clients name patterns that get in the way, and works with them to try practical steps. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Laurie also draws on client-centered principles to make sessions feel grounded in the client's priorities. When emotions run high, she brings elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help regulate feelings and manage difficult moments. Mindfulness tools are offered to build steadiness and focus during stressful times.

Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented while remaining flexible to each person's needs. Sessions often include discussion, simple exercises, and homework that can be done between meetings. Laurie emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and encourages small, achievable steps.

Laurie holds an LMHC, which indicates licensure as a mental health counselor in Washington. She has nine years of professional experience working in counseling settings. Sessions are conducted in English and are available through online formats listed on the profile.

Approaches that translate to online work

Laurie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems because it focuses on clear steps and skill practice.

She also employs client-centered therapy which means sessions follow the client's priorities and pace. That approach is about listening closely and building a working relationship that supports change. Laurie may add dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming - DBT offers practical tools for managing intense feelings and improving coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will discuss goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan based on what the client prefers and what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work well when video is difficult, live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule appointments, follow up between sessions, and use tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness in everyday moments.