LGBTQIA+, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

LGBTQ+ Community Experience

Online in NC

10 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Laura accepts 32 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Caresource

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost NC

Medicare NC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

State Health Plan | North Carolina

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Laura

Laura Harris, MS, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people who are used to performing under pressure but want to live with more clarity and less noise. She works best with adults who carry a lot of responsibility, insight, complexity, and are looking for space to think clearly and move with intention. Laura’s approach is grounded, honest, and deeply human. You don’t have to perform here. Just bring what’s real.

Laura holds degrees from Missouri State University and Tuskegee University. Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and intuitive, truth-driven conversation. Her style is warm, practical, and expansive, ideal for those seeking clarity, insight, and accountability.

Therapy with Laura is collaborative, direct, and grounded in care. A former early childhood educator and quiet contributor to national conversations on race and mental health, she brings humor, depth, and insight to every session. If you're ready for therapy that meets your mind and heart, Laura invites you to reach out.

Get to know Laura

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I enjoy learning about the mind.

What types of clients do you work with best?

The demographic that seems to like me best include first-time clients, artists, academic instructors, social workers, counselors, medical professionals, people of color, immigrants, students, lesbian and gay individuals, ‘cat’ people and those who self-describe as socially awkward.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

A lot of adult behaviors (even undesirable ones) were once adaptations to survive childhood. Show yourself some compassion!

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Location and flexibility.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Landscaping, professional sports, house cleaning, music and DIY videos.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Being human.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLGBTQIA+, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy