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LM Portrait of Laurie Metje

Laurie Metje

Calm, practical therapy grounded in strengths

LMHC Washington

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Eating, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laurie

Laurie Metje is a Washington-licensed clinician (LMHC) who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem and confidence struggles, life transitions, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting, anger, career questions, depression, and personality disorders.

Background and approach

She presents therapy as a collaborative process that builds on a person’s existing strengths and life experience, encouraging practical steps toward more satisfying daily living. Drawing on nine years of clinical work, Laurie uses a blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor support to each client’s needs.

Her style emphasizes empathy, active listening, and clear skill-building so clients leave sessions with tools they can apply between meetings. Laurie invites clients to take courageous first steps toward change while offering steady, professional guidance during difficult moments.

She practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. Laurie frames progress as a partnership, helping clients identify priorities, try new coping strategies, and track what works over time.

Approaches for Online Growth and Coping

Laurie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in online work to address patterns of thinking and to center the client’s perspective. CBT focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills for anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and stress, while Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and the client’s own expertise in guiding change.

She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed; DBT offers structured strategies for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are presented in clear, accessible language so clients can practice skills between sessions and notice tangible changes over time.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what methods feel most helpful, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This partnership helps tailor sessions to the client’s priorities and pace.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Washington.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laurie help with?
She works with a broad set of concerns including trauma and abuse, eating issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, parenting, anger, career issues, depression, and personality disorders.
What kind of therapeutic approach is used in sessions?
Sessions draw from several client-focused approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to match interventions to client goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Laurie has nine years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LMHC licensed in Washington, credential number WA LMHC LH 61220235.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Laurie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote sessions.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Personality disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English