Charlie Laurel, LCMHC is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Chronic Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Divorce, Emotional Disturbance, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Sleep or Insomnia. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Being alive in the 21st century is amazing, surely unlike anything that our ancestors experienced, in both stresses and opportunities. We can have a conversation about what it is like for you, trying to live up to your deepest held values in the face of real challenges. I start with the assumption that you have what it takes to move more fully into a vibrant, meaningful life, even during times of great uncertainty. Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Seeking help is a sign of strength in such times. In recent years, psychology has come around to confirm the insights of ancient wisdom traditions, like Buddhism, that the mind’s natural inclination to avoid discomfort and maximize immediate pleasure very often compounds suffering, in lots of sneaky ways. Sometimes it takes a different kind of conversation to get unstuck from habits of mind and behavior. I bring a skill set from thirty years of Buddhist practice along with training using ACT (Acceptance and Commitmen