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Laura Scales, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Laura is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Laura. View 7 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Colorado

Recent reviews

Laura has been completely supportive, and very helpful! I look forward to continuing my counseling with her, and would recommend her to a friend.

Reviewed March 2021

Laura is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and understanding. She has helped me so much to understand myself. She has great ideas and awesome exercises for me to work on so that I can understand myself and others more and more. She's the best and I'm glot I got paired up with her!

Reviewed June 2020

More about Laura

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

It is my sincere hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families.

What is perhaps unique about me is that therapy is not my first career. I feel as though my other careers and life experiences have led me to this time in my life and my practice. I have learned first hand how unexpected life events can throw one off course and how going through change can be painful and yet transformational. In my previous careers, I chose occupations that enabled and empowered others. I cared for people with chronic illness and severe disabilities as a home health aide. I taught rock climbing, ice climbing, sea kayaking, swimming at various levels with a diverse clientele. I cared for the elderly and brought activities to improve the quality of life for residents of a senior living community.

One of my greatest life achievements is climbing the highest point in the western hemisphere, Mt. Aconcagua elevation 22,837 ft. Up above the treeline, looking down on the clouds, far away from the civilized world is where I felt the most centered and at peace and the closest to my higher self. It is during my days as a climber and high altitude mountaineer that I learned how to be fully present in life if only for one moment at a time.

It was in graduate school at Argosy University, on the Denver, Colorado campus that I realized how to continue to follow my passion: helping others build stronger sense of self and healthy relationships and families. After completing a masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy and practicum at West Springs Psychiatric Hospital, I worked in a community mental health outpatient clinic. As a licensed professional, I counseled as an intake, individual and group therapist. My knowledge and empathy has grown significantly while working with people of all ages and backgrounds, addressing a broad range of mental health issues. Today in my private practice, I strive to provide a safe nonjudgemental space for clients to share openly, explore problems and solutions and shed light on relationships, that are no longer desirable.

I believe our mental health and personal well being are tied up in the quality of our personal relationships. The more closely we are connected to others, the happier we feel and the more personal satisfaction we have in our lives.

I work with individuals, couples and families who want to change how they manage conflict, physical and mental health conditions, and stressful life adjustments. I have been trained in many evidence-based therapy modalities that help me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger management and people who have experienced trauma. I believe in empowering clients, meaning that the client is the expert on their life and responsible and capable of making their own decisions. My approach to counseling involves evidenced-based practices to include Internal Family Systems Therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focussed and strength-based practices tailored to fit each client's uniques needs.

When I am not practicing therapy I am enjoying spending as much time as possible in the natural world absorbing all of it's many gifts.

Specialties

Relationship issues Grief Anger management Self esteem Depression Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder

Licenses

Laura Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386077048.

  • LMFT · Colorado · 0001388 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Laura Scales

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

7 reviews

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Laura has been completely supportive, and very helpful! I look forward to continuing my counseling with her, and would recommend her to a friend.

Reviewed March 2021

Laura is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and understanding. She has helped me so much to understand myself. She has great ideas and awesome exercises for me to work on so that I can understand myself and others more and more. She's the best and I'm glot I got paired up with her!

Reviewed June 2020

Laura is an incredible therapist! She was highly skilled in identifying exactly the approach and resources I would benefit from, and she was so kind and encouraging. Her gentle check-ins and supportive nature have given me the confidence to apply the many great skills she has taught me in order to take more control over my life!

Reviewed May 2020

Laura is the best! I love working with her. She really listened to me, and gave me practical steps to helping myself.

Reviewed January 2020

Laura is phenomenal. She is patient and thoughtful, but also knows how and when to appropriately suggest new strategies to try. She is very well balanced in her approach and truly helped me through some very difficult times.

Reviewed July 2019

I feel listened to and supported by Laura, and have had better strides with her in the past few months then the whole last year in therapy. I really appreciate her encouragement and advice.

Reviewed July 2019

Laura has been very quick to diagnose and help me with my problems. She’s fast learning and fast responding while still feeling like a genuine person who cares.

Reviewed March 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Laura Scales offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Laura Scales works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Laura Scales speak?

Laura Scales speaks English.

How many years of experience does Laura Scales have?

Laura Scales has 5 years of experience.

Where is Laura Scales licensed to practice?

Laura Scales is licensed to practice in Colorado.

Does Laura Scales accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Laura Scales does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Laura Scales?

Laura Scales can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Laura Scales?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.