Laura Walton
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
I love working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism and/or who are in discernment about their life path.
My perspective is that most of our mental health struggles arise because some part of them is adaptive. I work with clients to develop skills for turning towards difficult feelings and meeting those feeling with compassion and gentleness. I particularly love working with people who would like to analyze and begin to undo internalized white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism in the pursuit of a more values-led, aligned life. When I’m not working I’m hiking at the Eno with my family, spending time with friends or making forts and mud pies with my kids. I was born and raised in NC and have been here my whole life, aside from two years living in Mexico and Guatemala working with refugee and migrant communities. I’ve been in Durham for the past 11 years and am proud to call it home.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Postpartum Depression
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- School Concerns
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- People in the foster care system
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
Treatments
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Gottman Method
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $145per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
A14583, North Carolina
Certificates
Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum Support International
Specialized training in the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions impaction pregnant people and folks in the postpartum period.
Education
UNC-Chapel Hill
MEd (Master of Education), 2013
Master's in School Counseling