LAURA

Ms LAURA ESSEN, LCSW

Counselor

“I am a psychotherapist & co-author of a book. For 31 years I have been helping people to heal , change their lives & to overcome challenges.”

About Me

As a psychotherapist and co-author, I draw on 31 years of experience guiding individuals to heal and change. I help you navigate complex feelings, fostering resilience and new perspectives to overcome challenges. Our sessions offer a collaborative space to explore your concerns at your own pace. This approach suits those ready to build inner strength and create meaningful, lasting shifts.

Approach

To reach meaningful change, I move at a steady, collaborative pace—gentle but purposeful, meeting your readiness and limits. In Miami Lakes, Florida, our sessions are in English and focused on creating practical, bite-sized strategies you can try between meetings so progress feels manageable. I combine creative exploration with evidence-informed techniques to help you process trauma, untangle anxiety, and rework patterns that keep you stuck. Those facing abuse, grief, PTSD or persistent mood challenges often find this grounded, hands-on rhythm supportive.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Service Areas

Laura Essen, LCSW

In-person

Miami Lakes, Florida

United States