Laurel Meine - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

30 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Laurel Meine

As a licensed therapist with three decades of experience in North Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and interpersonal dynamics with compassionate, personalized care.

I have extensive expertise in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, survivors of trauma, and those experiencing life transformations. My approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each person’s unique journey, focusing on healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.

My therapeutic work spans a wide range of concerns, from social anxiety and relationship challenges to chronic pain, caregiver stress, and midlife transitions. I am committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength.

Through collaborative, evidence-based techniques, I help individuals build self-love, overcome isolation, and reconnect with their life’s purpose. My goal is to empower clients to move beyond their current struggles and create meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Licenses

LCMHC

18206

Professional experience

Addictions
Grief
LGBT
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Only one session with Laurel so far. She was very receptive and attentive. Looking forward to more sessions with her”

“Laurel is the best! She has given me the tools to help me grow in all aspects of my life. Anybody looking for guidance would be lucky to have her!”

“Mrs. Meine is very professional and personable. She creates a productive environment for growth and healing th take place. I’m grateful for her help.”

“Laurel has provided valuable insight and suggestions from my first interaction with her. I look forward to continuing to evaluate and refine my perspective on life through Lauren's coaching.”

“She's amazing. Really intuitive and she definitely knows her stuff! Awesome therapist!”

“Laurel and I connected on several levels immediately which made my concerns about therapy disappear quickly. She’s very supportive, listens and is very open and honest.”

“She is a wonderful therapist. She listens and helps you work through your issues.”

“I can’t speak highly enough of Laurel! She is a fantastic listener. She offers me amazing insight and advice, and she knows when to do it. Anybody that is considering therapy would be lucky to be matched with her!”

“Very much appreciated her guidance through a tough decision making time in my life.”

“I’ve had a wonderful experience working with my therapist. She truly listens with empathy, offers insightful feedback, and isn’t afraid to challenge my thinking in ways that help me grow. Her approach has helped me gain clarity and confidence, and I always feel supported during our sessions. Highly recommend to anyone looking for both a safe space and real progress.”

“Laurel is a dedicated counselor who truly cares for my well-being. I have greatly benefited from her expertise, and highly recommend her to anyone for whom she is an appropriate match!”

“Thank you for all that you have done and the support you’ve provided. I’m in a much better place.”

“I always feel better after meeting with Laurel. Our discussions are clarifying, and I usually leave having formed action points. I consider meetings with Laurel one of the pillars of my self-care regimen.”

“Laurel is wonderful! She listens and understands what challenges I face and guides me down a path of learning how to process and deal with those challenges. She also isn’t afraid to challenge me herself.”

“She's great and understanding”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.