Laura Hazard, LPC

Laura Hazard is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Arizona who centers sessions on clear, practical steps clients can use right away. She focuses on breaking large stresses into manageable tasks so people feel less overwhelmed. Her style is approachable and down-to-earth, aimed at making room for honest conversation about life changes, relationships, mood, and everyday pressures.

She draws on six years as a counselor plus earlier work as a behaviorist to shape straightforward plans. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and make small behavior changes. Client-centered listening gives space for each person’s values and preferences to guide the work.

Laura has supported people through major life transitions including grief, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and substance concerns. Other areas she works with include communication struggles, codependency, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and aging-related concerns.

In sessions she blends practical tools with narrative conversation to help people reframe difficult stories and notice what’s working. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help clarifying goals and staying motivated to change. Mindfulness practices are introduced to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect Laura’s preference for collaborative, goal-focused work. To get started, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How client-centered and cognitive approaches translate to online work

Laura combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own answers; it helps when you want to understand your values and make decisions that fit your life. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, sleep issues, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That may mean combining listening, skill practice, and brief exercises between sessions so progress stays practical and measurable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and guided mindfulness exercises during or between visits to reinforce what they practice in-session.