Laena Tingstrom

Laena has experience working in private practice, university counseling, and church settings, walking alongside her clients as they navigate emotional pain, relationship struggles, and personal growth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University and her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Additionally, Laena holds a certification in Nutrition and Healthy Living from Cornell University, which informs her holistic understanding of the connection between physical and emotional well-being.

Laena provides individual counseling primarily for women ranging from adolescence through adulthood. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-worth, relationship issues, life transitions, body image concerns, and eating disorders. Through her experience as a military spouse, Laena has developed a personal understanding of the strain that transition and uncertainty can place on individuals. This perspective shapes her commitment to creating a steady, compassionate space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported.

Laena is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In addition to traditional individual counseling, Laena also offers DBT-informed skills training sessions, helping clients strengthen mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. She believes progress involves helping clients understand the roots of present struggles while also equipping them with practical tools for moving forward and building the life they want for themselves.

For clients who desire it, Laena welcomes the opportunity to integrate faith into sessions, thoughtfully incorporating a Christian worldview alongside evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Her goal is to help clients build insight, develop practical skills, and experience greater freedom, confidence, and emotional stability in their lives.