Laura Tellez, LCSW
Licensed in Texas · 12 years in practice
Laura Tellez is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 55864 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1003485210 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Laura
Laura Tellez is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 12 years of professional experience to her work. Laura aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients feel heard and understood.
She uses practical, conversational methods rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the client and on small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Laura adapts the pace and style of work to each person’s needs and goals. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and improve stress responses. Laura has worked with people facing problems like abandonment, attachment concerns, communication issues, and the fallout of infidelity or separation. She also supports those dealing with body image, caregiver stress, guilt, shame, immigration-related strain, and isolation or loneliness.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, often pairing short-term problem-solving with deeper work on past hurts. Laura explains options clearly and helps clients choose strategies that fit their life. Starting therapy is described as a courageous step, and she offers steady support through the process.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps clients identify what matters most to them, which is useful for relationship issues, low self-esteem, and motivation problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management and includes clear steps and homework to build new habits.
Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These techniques can help with rumination, emotional overwhelm, and improving focus during daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can change as progress is made, and choices are adjusted together.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when bandwidth and surroundings permit. Phone sessions can be a good option for lower bandwidth or for a quick check-in that doesn’t require video. Live chat and text-based messaging let people pause and reply on their own time, and they can be useful for brief updates, coping strategies, or staying connected between longer sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Laura help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Laura tailors the pace and methods to each person and focuses on small, workable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Laura holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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