Laurie Beth Morales, MSW, LCSW

At our counseling practice, we understand that life can sometimes be overwhelming, and we're here to help you navigate through your challenges. Our practice is dedicated to providing you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can express your feelings and thoughts freely. Our goal is to help you find peace, happiness, and balance in your life.

About Our Therapist

Our therapist, Laurie Beth Morales, MSW, LCSW, has over twenty years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Arizona State University, which she obtained in 1994, and a Master's Degree in Social Work, which she earned in 1996. Throughout her career, she has worked in various treatment settings, including inpatient, outpatient community settings, hospitals, and psychiatric crisis centers, as well as private practice. Her formal training is in Family Systems approach, and she primarily uses cognitive-behavioral approaches in her practice.

Laurie works with individuals (teens and adults), couples, and families. She has areas of specialization in trauma/grief and loss, palliative counseling, teen counseling, and is certified to treat addictions. She views the therapeutic relationship as an active partnership, where the common goal is to help you overcome destructive behaviors and patterns that prevent you from achieving your goals and living your truth.

Services We Offer

At our counseling practice, we offer a variety of services to cater to your specific needs. These include:

• Personal Wellness: Life can sometimes generate physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or social concerns. We're here to help you address these issues and find ways to manage them effectively.

• Addiction: We understand that addiction can be a challenging issue to overcome, whether it's an uncontrollable habit of using alcohol or other drugs, or an addiction to behaviors. We're here to help you break free from these destructive patterns.

• Divorce & Parenting: Divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved. We can help you cope with the emotional challenges and navigate the process of healing.

• Family Trauma/Loss of a Child: Losing a loved one is one of life's great difficulties. We're here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to cope with your loss.

• Center for Palliative Counseling: When an individual is diagnosed with a terminal health condition, we can help you navigate the discussions about what you want, what you need, and how to make the most of the time you have.

Why Choose Our Practice?

Our practice is dedicated to providing you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can express your feelings and thoughts freely. We believe that therapy is a means to identify and surrender destructive behaviors and patterns that interfere with you obtaining your goals (and ultimately quashing your happiness!) and a process that facilitates you living the life that you want, living your truth.

If you're ready to take the first step towards a happier, healthier life, we're here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and let's start your journey towards a brighter future.