Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
114 Nacogdoches Street, Suite B, Center, TX 75935
Let's Connect (936) 427-3017

Do you find yourself wishing for better days? Have you lost interest in the things that once brought you joy? Are your basic responsibilities weighing you down? Life doesn't have to be about exhaustion and overwhelm day in and day out. We can work together to improve your current circumstances. I love listening to my client's stories and helping them put the pieces together. At times we may mix conversation with psychoeducation in coping skills, mindfulness, and meditation. Bravely sharing your story in counseling allows you a rare opportunity to be heard without judgment. This is a priceless opportunity to process your experience.
Together we can develop the coping skills necessary to diminish the impact of mental health conditions such as anxiety, trauma, or depression while giving you the ability to adapt more readily to life's curveballs.
Whatever you are facing, I am here to help. Seeking therapy is a brave new start, and I will be here to help you enhance your life one step at a time.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires now - (936) 427-3017
Let's Connect (936) 427-3017

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $140
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna - Medicare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:United Health/Optum
- Humana - Dual
- Humana - Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Health/Optum
- United Health/Optum - Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Email us or call with questions - (936) 427-3017
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 73802 Laura Beth Shires
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Stephen F. Austin State University, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from Texas Counseling Association
Licensed Professional Counselor: Laura Beth Shires
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Email us or call with questions - (936) 427-3017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
- School Issues
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Trauma and PTSD
Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (936) 427-3017
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Email us or call with questions - (936) 427-3017
Location
Additional Location
Houston, TX 77002
(786) 244-7347Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (936) 427-3017