Laura Garrett, LPC, CAS Creator of Real Skills for Real Life Laura Garrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Specialist with over 30 years of experience helping adults build self-esteem, manage stress, and create healthier relationships. She is the author of Creating Your Own Happily Ever After and the founder of Real Skills for Real Life, a practical, no-fluff series of online life skills courses designed to help people grow with confidence. Laura combines clinical insight with real-world tools to make personal growth accessible, meaningful, and lasting. Her self-guided courses blend expert guidance with journal prompts and downloadable workbooks—so you can move at your own pace and create real change.