Laurie Metje, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

About Laurie

Laurie Metje is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a broad range of emotional issues. She helps people facing trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. Laurie also supports those dealing with grief, life transitions, anger, addictions, relationship struggles, career stress, and personality disorder concerns.

She approaches each person with respect and straightforward support. Laurie believes clients know their own stories best and brings a calm, listening presence to sessions.

Background and approach

She uses practical methods to address problems, helping people build skills and notice what already works for them. Sessions aim to strengthen motivation, improve coping, and increase confidence. Her work draws on several therapy styles to match what a client needs.

Laurie blends client-centered work with evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, among other approaches. This mix allows her to address both thoughts and emotions while teaching hands-on strategies. Laurie has nine years of professional experience and holds the Washington LMHC credential (WA LMHC LH 61220235).

She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Parents and caregivers often reach out about managing stress, parenting challenges, and family tensions.

Laurie aims to make the first step easier by listening carefully and helping craft practical next steps for everyday life.

How Laurie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own strengths and solutions. In practice this means the therapist reflects what the client says and works at the client’s pace to build confidence and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches step-by-step skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps make sure the techniques feel useful and realistic for daily life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let clients connect from home, follow up between sessions, and fit care into busy schedules. The range of formats makes it easier to use the methods discussed in sessions, whether practicing CBT exercises or using client-centered conversation to sort through parenting and family concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Laurie work with?

She supports people with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family issues, grief, parenting, anger, career stress, and depression. Personality disorder concerns are also listed as a focus area.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Laurie uses a respectful, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She pairs that with practical skills work to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

What is her professional background?

Laurie has nine years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges. She emphasizes building motivation and confidence while working on concrete coping strategies.

What are Laurie’s credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with the Washington credential WA LMHC LH 61220235 and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscription terms.

What is the process to begin work with Laurie?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Self esteem

Also works with

Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Personality disorders
Relationship issues
Stress, Anxiety

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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