When I go to turn on my laptop, it flashes a question mark and a folder picture and I'm not sure how to fix it?

at first, I was using my laptop and it started freezing and not responding. So I shut it down and then the described situation started happening as oppose to the apple symbol and starting if the laptop. After five to ten minutes, it turns off automatically. I've repeatedly tried restarting.
how can I fix it? Or should I go to a computer repair company?

The computer can't find a startup drive:
A flashing question mark or globe appears when you start your Mac - Apple Support

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