Laura McCabe, LMHC, ATR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist
Wait list for new clients
Young adults | Adults
Introduction
I'm Laura McCabe (she/her), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) at Essential Insights Counseling Center. I work with young adults and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, hard on themselves, or stretched thin by the demands and expectations in their lives. Together, we'll work on finding ways to navigate those challenges with greater confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.
What I Can Help With
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges. Some of the concerns I work with most often include:
Anxiety and stress
Trauma and PTSD
Perinatal and postpartum concerns
Parenting stress
Body image concerns
Overthinking and perfectionism
My Therapy Style
My therapy style is warm, active, and practical. I'll offer support along with honest reflection and direct feedback, helping you notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck and consider new ways of responding. I believe meaningful change often happens when compassion and accountability work together.
Our sessions may include practical tools you can use in everyday life—whether that's managing an intense emotion, getting through a stressful morning, quieting an overly critical inner voice, or navigating the demands of parenthood. We'll focus on strategies that feel realistic for your life and practice ways of responding differently when familiar challenges arise.
Throughout our work, we'll also make room for self-compassion. You don't have to be hard on yourself in order to grow. And because therapy doesn't always have to rely on words alone, I can incorporate creative approaches when they may help you explore or express something differently. You don't need any art experience, and we'll always tailor our work to what feels comfortable and useful to you.
"When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we’re not alone.”
― Fred Rogers
Therapy Approaches I Use
I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to your needs, goals, and what feels most helpful to you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Builds practical skills for managing emotions, handling stress, improving relationships, and responding more intentionally.
Art Therapy — Uses creative expression and the art-making process to explore emotions, gain insight, and express experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Trauma-Informed Care — Approaches therapy with an understanding of how trauma can affect you while prioritizing safety, choice, trust, and your pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Helps you recognize unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop more effective ways of responding.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) — Helps you approach different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion and better understand the roles they may play in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Strengths-Based Therapy — Focuses on identifying and building on your existing strengths, abilities, and resources to help you navigate challenges and create meaningful change.
Communities I Serve
These are some of the communities I have experience supporting, but you don’t need to identify with one of them to work with me. I welcome clients from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.
Adults in midlife — Support through changing roles, relationships, responsibilities, and questions about what comes next.
New and expecting parents — Support adjusting to the emotional, relational, and identity changes that can accompany pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Parents and guardians — A place to work through the stress, emotions, and competing demands that can come with caring for children and teens.
Survivors of trauma or abuse — Trauma-informed care that respects your pace, boundaries, and readiness to explore difficult experiences.
Education & Training
Master of Arts (MA) in Expressive Therapies: Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, Lesley University (2013)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), MA License #9406
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Certificate in CBT for Perinatal Emotional Complications
Specialized training in DBT skills and individual therapy
Continuing education in integrating Art Therapy into trauma work
Previous experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents of children/teens
A Bit About Me
One of the things I enjoy most about being a therapist is having the opportunity to support people through meaningful moments of growth and change. I find it especially rewarding to see someone begin to recognize their own strengths and realize they're more capable than they may have believed.
Outside of therapy, I'm an animal lover and appreciate the sense of presence and perspective that animals can bring. I also value quiet moments, time to recharge, and meaningful connection with the people and animals in my life. Those moments help me stay grounded and connected to what matters most to me.
Rates & Scheduling
Insurances accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan, Mass General Brigham Health Plan (HMO and PPO plans only), Optum, and United Healthcare. Please visit our Insurance & Rates page for more information.
Rates: $205 per intake session; $195 per 55-minute therapy session
Schedule: Laura offers telehealth sessions on Mondays, and both in-person and telehealth sessions Tuesdays through Fridays. Evening appointments are available on Wednesdays.
Getting Started
If you're feeling stuck in patterns you want to change and are looking for therapy that's both supportive and practical, I may be a good fit for you. You can begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation with our intake coordinator, Jennifer, through our online scheduler. During that call, she’ll learn a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and help determine whether I—or another therapist on our team—is the right fit.