Areas of Focus
My primary focus in individual therapy is assisting those struggling with anxiety disorders, providing a safe and supportive environment to explore triggers, learn coping mechanisms, and manage symptoms effectively. While I also have experience helping clients navigate the complexities of recovering from narcissistic abuse, my approach emphasizes honesty, self-discovery, and personal empowerment. This enables profound and lasting personal growth as clients learn to uncover their own voice and truth, particularly in managing their anxiety and moving towards a more empowered life.
Women’s Issues
Therapy for women offers a supportive space to address challenges unique to women’s experiences. This can include navigating relationships, body image, anxiety, trauma, and finding balance in a demanding world.
Behavioral Issues
Therapy for behavior issues and emotional disturbance helps develop coping skills to manage difficult emotions and actions. It can involve learning healthy ways to express feelings and build positive behaviors.
Trauma & Coping Skills
Therapy empowers you to heal from trauma by developing healthy coping skills. It helps you understand the impact of a narcissistic partner and build self-esteem, so you can create healthier relationships in the future.
Life Transitions & Marital Difficulties
Therapy for life transitions and marital changes helps you navigate these adjustments. It provides a safe space to process emotions, develop communication skills, and build resilience as a couple or individual.
Conflict Resolution
Therapy for conflict resolution equips you with tools to navigate disagreements calmly. It helps you understand your triggers and the other person’s perspective, fostering solutions that work for everyone.
Lauralee Markley
Expert Psychotherapist & Mental Health LeaderFor over twenty years, I have been dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to healing, with a particular focus on those emerging from narcissistic relationships and those grappling with grief. In addition to grief counseling I integrate specialized strategies to aid clients through their unique challenges employing techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to tailor support for each client’s journey toward recovery.
In therapy, I create a non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard and seen. I adopt a straightforward and deliberate approach, offering clear, thoughtful recommendations that foster deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. My work primarily focuses on empowering clients to reclaim their narratives and identities from past adversities, thereby enhancing their self-concept and life satisfaction. This commitment extends to crisis intervention, where I provide crucial, compassionate guidance through challenging times.
