Laura Murray, LCPC

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Laura

About Me

I’m Laura Murray, a dedicated mental health professional with over 10 years of experience helping individuals find healing, balance, and strength during life’s most challenging transitions. My practice focuses on supporting women navigating major life changes, mothers and mothers-to-be, professionals experiencing burnout, and anyone struggling with substance use. I take an integrative, whole-person approach to therapy, blending evidence-based techniques with mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical strategies for lasting change. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful tool for processing trauma and emotional distress, and I specialize in working with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the weight of expectations, responsibilities, and personal transformation. As a professional and a mother who has personally navigated the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety while working a high-demand job, struggling with burnout, and balancing the complexities of motherhood, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into my work. These challenges have given me a deep passion for helping others find support, healing, and renewed strength in their own journeys. At the core of my practice is a commitment to creating a safe, empowering space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with their strengths. Beyond my clinical work, I am passionate about supervising and mentoring new therapists, helping shape the next generation of mental health professionals while ensuring they prioritize their own well-being. My ultimate mission is to help individuals heal, grow, and thrive—so they can lead fulfilling, balanced lives while feeling truly supported along the way.

Education & Experience

National Louis University

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

NBCC, CMHNCS

Specialty Area

  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • First Responders

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Sliding Scale