She is excellent.
Laurel Bourgeois, LISW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Laurel 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 Laurel. View 13 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Ohio and Michigan
Recent reviews
Laurel is absolutely phenomenal. She is very understanding of everything I say, and always makes me feel validated. She uses a handful of tools to help me grow and meets me where I am at emotionally for each session. She has helped me tremendously with many issues and made me a more confident person.
More about Laurel
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LISW, LMSW
I am licensed in Ohio with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and Foster Care
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Antisocial Personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM
Kink
Alternative Sex Culture
Blended Family Issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain illness and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment Issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Dependent Personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic Violence
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Eating and Food-Related Issues
Emptiness
Family Problems
Fatherhood Issues
Fertility Issues
First Responder Issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and End of Life Counseling
Immigration Issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Military and Veterans Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural Concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
Postpartum Depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and Discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Self-love
Sex Addiction
Sexual Assault and Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Laurel Bourgeois's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922724392.
- LISW · Ohio · I.1901949-SUPV · Expires December 2025
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801116099 · Expires May 2026
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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Laurel Bourgeois
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She is excellent.
Laurel is absolutely phenomenal. She is very understanding of everything I say, and always makes me feel validated. She uses a handful of tools to help me grow and meets me where I am at emotionally for each session. She has helped me tremendously with many issues and made me a more confident person.
Laurel is so great. I don’t know what I would have done without her. I will miss her for sure! She’s the only therapist that I felt actually helped it. 10/10 highly recommend!
She is amazing and very caring and seems to really want what’s best for me and that is huge!
Laurel is an absolute gem of a therapist. Incredibly warm and supportive. Definitely recommend!!
Laurel is simply amazing, she’s helped me so much and I feel like she helped set my mental state back on the right track. Before I started therapy I was pretty bad but now I feel like I can take on the world and I have Laurel to thank for that. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for her. Thank you for everything!
Laurel is an amazing therapist. I feel very supported and validated during our sessions. She does a wonderful job helping me feel motivated to make meaningful change.
She is super kind and comforting, I got really lucky by having her as my first therapist. She understands and supports my goals, she gives me useful information and helps me develop great coping skills. I would highly recommend her for a friend. You’re great Laurel, thank you.
Thank you for helping me figure out how to carry the loads I have in my life in a healthier way. I’m grateful that a professional like you is able to express empathy to my situation and help me grow in my emotional maturity. 12/10 - Would absolutely ask her to be my therapist again.
She’s amazing, professional, personable, flexible and always offers a variety of resources to support me! I highly recommend her!
She’s excellent
Laurel has been so wonderful. We have only had a couple sessions but she seems to really understand what I am going through and actually gives me tools to help guide me. It doesn't feel weird or awkward. It feels like I am talking to a friend who is genuinely concerned and wanting to help. I would 110% recommend her and Better Help to anyone.
As this is my first time ever going to therapy I was extremely anxious about going into my sessions. Laurel helped with that almost immediately. Not only is she professional, but also personable. I highly recommend her!
Frequently asked questions
Does Laurel Bourgeois offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Laurel Bourgeois 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 Laurel Bourgeois speak?
Laurel Bourgeois speaks English.
How many years of experience does Laurel Bourgeois have?
Laurel Bourgeois has 7 years of experience.
Where is Laurel Bourgeois licensed to practice?
Laurel Bourgeois is licensed to practice in Ohio and Michigan.
Does Laurel Bourgeois accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Laurel Bourgeois 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."
What treatment approaches does Laurel Bourgeois offer?
Laurel Bourgeois offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Laurel Bourgeois?
Laurel Bourgeois 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 Laurel Bourgeois?
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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Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.