Laura Braziel

LPC

Sugar Land Office

I received an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005 and graduate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University in 2008. During my internship I primarily facilitated group therapy for adults struggling with severe mental illness and substance abuse. I also worked part time at the Houston Center for Christian Counseling and co-facilitated a Boundaries group.

My areas of special interest include working with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness, body image issues, anger, and family communication problems. I also have a heart for couples. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich counselor and provide both premarital and marital counseling. My approach in all areas is to meet my clients where they are, help them to make sense of what they are going through, and provide practical and tangible guidance in helping them to develop solutions for their struggles.

I believe that God is our ultimate healer and that He uses the people around us to display his compassion and comfort. I understand that change is a process and takes time. It is my desire to be a support and guide in that process for my clients.  I am wholistic in my approach, recognizing that the mind, body and spirit are connected. Therefore, I believe it is important to discuss the importance of nutrition, stress-management skills and exercise along with thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

I have lived in Sugar Land most of my life and met my husband while country dancing. We are happily married and have a black Labrador retriever. My hobbies include dancing and learning more about nutrition and the body.