Laura Thoreson, Psychologist
Laura Thoreson, PsyD, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to adults and seniors in Texas, specializing in anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She helps individuals and couples navigate emotional challenges, offering support through major changes such as midlife adjustments, career shifts, and aging-related concerns. With a warm and understanding approach, Laura creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Laura has a strong passion for working with individuals facing sleep disorders and chronic pain, understanding how these conditions impact both mental and physical well-being. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage insomnia, reduce stress, and improve overall quality of life. She also provides faith-based counseling for those seeking spiritual support in their healing journey, tailoring her approach to align with each client’s beliefs and values. Utilizing Christian counseling, couples therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, Laura helps clients strengthen relationships, improve communication, and find greater balance in life. Whether working with individuals seeking relief from anxiety or couples navigating relational challenges, she is committed to fostering meaningful growth and long-term emotional well-being. Outside of her clinical work, Laura enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time in nature. She also loves reading, being with loved ones, and caring for her dogs.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & work issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & work issues
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Fuller Theological Seminary
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University of Southern California
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Laura Thoreson. You can also call 512-201-4006 to have someone assist you.
Laura Thoreson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 512-201-4006 to find out Laura Thoreson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Laura Thoreson:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 512-201-4006 to see how we can help.
Laura Thoreson is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Laura Thoreson works at:
Yes, Laura Thoreson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Laura Thoreson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: