Laura Guise, MS, LMHC, LPCC, LPC, LPC-MH

It’s not easy having feelings of “not belonging,” or accepting “fitting in,” over "true connection" and questioning “who am I,” and “how can I be seen?” Wondering where your people are, and then wondering, “Are these my people?” How to connect while allowing yourself to be vulnerable, while allowing yourself to be safe, while allowing yourself to experience the full experience of life… Mental and emotional health is a vital necessity for success in life: to be able to make clear decisions without doubt or fear, or to practice compassion toward the self instead of letting insecurities take root, or to judge the self harshly. And developing the bandwidth to have compassion for others, and making those emotional connections. Striving for more than just “fitting in.” I am someone who will meet you where you are; I will take the time to learn about you so that I can best help you in reaching your therapeutic goals. To assist in the process of developing the coping strategies to manage life, learning how to recognize and walk through emotional responses, and creating the confidence to be the best version of self. I would like to be of assistance in helping you make the transition toward your mental health and recovery journey. Symptoms of depression and anxiety can be debilitating when vying to meet daily demands—when your "cup" has been compromised and no longer overflows—creating low motivation, low energy, a sense of excessive worry or irritability, struggling with concentration, focus, or delaying making decisions, or becoming fearful of failing or of losing something valuable. I have extensive experience working with individuals with trauma histories who require assistance in allowing the past to remain in the past and creating a mind-body experience that supports who they are developing into as individuals. Trauma comes in many forms and sizes, and it changes how the brain functions and develops, how memories are stored in the brain, and how memories can cause problems in present situations. Learning to release the emotional impact stored in the body is the key to healing.

I am providing telehealth services across Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Washington, and California - Reach out to me with your initial questions by texting 317-296-3279. I am located in Eastern Standard Time - appointmentq Monday - Thursday is are scheduled between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm ET -Appointments are also available on Sunday - Let's figure it out!

A problem is when we are no longer able to function on a daily basis; when we take short cuts that cause more pain or suffering rather than helping the self; when we can no longer make effective decisions that benefit us as an individual; when we are feeling overwhelmed with emotions and do not know how to sort them out. I enjoy helping individuals move from the contemplative stage of change to the maintenance stage of change so that they are the ones managing their own lives... not the events surrounding them.