Laurie Metje, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Practical support for depression and life changes

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Client-centered care
CBT and mindfulness
Skills for emotion

About Laurie

Laurie Metje is an LMHC based in Washington who helps people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She supports people coping with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and relationship or family strain. Laurie uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people begin making small changes.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way now and trying practical steps that fit everyday life. Laurie draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness strategies to calm intense emotions.

Laurie also uses client-centered listening to make space for a person's experience. When strong emotions or unstable behavior show up, she brings in dialectical behavior ideas to help manage big feelings and build coping skills. Emotionally focused approaches guide work on painful relationship patterns.

Her background includes nine years of work in clinical settings helping people move through grief, addiction struggles, anger, parenting stress, and career transitions. Laurie frames progress as gradual and collaborative rather than overnight change.

People who choose her often want practical tools, clearer thinking, and steadier emotional control. She emphasizes small, doable steps and regular review of what is or is not helping. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier to take.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Laurie’s approaches translate to online work

Laurie uses client-centered listening to get a clear sense of what matters most. This approach means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what she hears, and helps prioritize goals so sessions focus on what the person cares about. It is helpful for people who want their own priorities honored while they figure things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress because it gives concrete skills to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ideas are used to teach emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills. That can help when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors get in the way of everyday life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Laurie will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts plans over time as progress or obstacles appear.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a short session will help. It can also let someone use audio-only options when bandwidth is limited or choose a session length that fits a lunch break.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laurie help with?

She supports people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and career issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Laurie focuses on listening first, then suggesting small, usable steps and tools to try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Laurie has nine years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns including trauma, eating issues, motivation, and life transitions.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LMHC and practices in Washington. The profile lists her credential as LMHC and location as Washington.

Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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