Laura Cook, MA, LPC, NCC, is a licensed professional counselor and Center Consultant for the Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health at Cognitive Behavior Institute. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Laura earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College and is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Duquesne University.

Laura’s clinical work has focused on helping children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds navigate life’s challenges and work toward becoming the best versions of themselves. She prioritizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that empowers clients to gain insight into their experiences while developing practical skills to manage challenges in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Laura draws from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, to support meaningful growth and lasting change.

In addition to her clinical practice, Laura serves as a Center Consultant for CBI’s Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, where she facilitates bimonthly peer consultation groups for clinicians working with children and adolescents.