Dr. Laura S. Williams – Couples Therapy Professional Bio
Dr. Laura S. Williams, Licensed Psychologist and founder of Atlanta Couple Therapy, believes that no marriage is beyond repair when both hearts are still willing.
Known as “The Marriage Architect,” Dr. Louis has dedicated her career to helping couples rebuild what felt broken, reconnect when distance crept in, and rediscover the safety and intimacy that brought them together in the first place.
She believes no marriage is beyond repair when both hearts are willing to try. Through proven therapeutic methods, Dr. Louis creates safe spaces where hard conversations happen, real healing begins, and couples rediscover why they chose each other.
With deep cultural understanding and faith-honoring guidance, Dr. Louis specializes in working with African-American couples navigating the unique pressures of holding it all together while their relationship quietly falls apart. She knows the weight of being strong, the exhaustion of carrying it alone, and the courage it takes to ask for help.
Her approach is direct but compassionate. She doesn’t just help couples talk – she teaches them how to truly hear each other. Through proven therapeutic methods tailored to each couple’s story, Dr. Louis addresses the real issues hiding beneath surface arguments: broken trust after infidelity, emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, and the silent resentment that builds when no one feels seen.
Whether you’re on the brink of divorce or simply tired of feeling like roommates instead of partners, Dr. Louis creates a safe space where both voices matter, hard truths can be spoken, and healing can begin.
Her work has transformed hundreds of marriages, not through quick fixes, but through sustainable tools that help couples navigate conflict, rebuild emotional safety, and create the partnership they’ve been longing for.
Dr. Louis serves couples throughout the Atlanta area and virtually across Georgia. She holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, committed to helping couples write a different ending to their story – one where love doesn’t just survive, but thrives.
Services
List of services/appointment types offered by each therapist.
Dr. Laura Williams
- Individual Counseling
- Couple’s Counseling
- Virtual Sessions
Appointment duration
Duration of each service/session.
- 60 mins
Pricing
Price for each service/session.
- Dr. Laura Williams – $225
Therapist Schedule
Working days and available hours for each therapist.
Dr. Laura Williams
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Biweekly)
Dr. Laura Straughn Louis
Dr. Laura Louis is a Licensed Psychologist and founder of Atlanta Couple Therapy, where she helps couples rebuild trust, restore communication, and reconnect emotionally.
Known as “The Marriage Architect,” Dr. Louis specializes in guiding African-American couples through infidelity recovery, communication breakdowns, and emotional distance with culturally informed, faith-honoring care.
She believes no marriage is beyond repair when both hearts are willing to try. Through proven therapeutic methods, Dr. Louis creates safe spaces where hard conversations happen, real healing begins, and couples rediscover why they chose each other.
Whether you’re on the brink of divorce or simply want to feel close again, Dr. Louis helps you build the marriage you’ve been longing for.
Your relationship deserves more than survival. It deserves to thrive. Visit atlantacoupletherapy.com and let Dr. Louis help you do just that.
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