“Who the hell are you?”
Hi, I’m Laura (she/her). I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter! Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals—whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it! Let’s get started!
Why did you become a therapist?
Well that’s a great question. And guess what, the answer is ‘Its complicated.’ Hahaha (Isn’t this the answer to every question?) Finding this direction for myself took lots of searching and floundering and growing. I actually majored in mathematics for my undergrad degree, spent some years trying different things, and was in my mid-thirties before starting grad school in counseling. Having been in practice over ten years now and I’ve never regretted it! I’m daily enticed by the endless room for learning the craft. I feel lucky and honored to get to contribute to the world in a meaningful way which challenges me to be the best I can be for each client.
OK but really….who are you???
Well I started work as a therapist in community mental health which I loved and stayed in for almost ten years. During that time I was fortunate to get to start and run multiple groups and work with a plethora of diverse populations including those involved with the criminal justice system, dealing with poverty, homelessness, racism, sexism, classism, (OK all the isms!), limited access to resources, domestic violence, and substance abuse. I had the honor of facilitating both substance use and mental and behavioral health IOPS for many years and transitioning to fully virtual during the pandemic. I am currently working on certification as a sex therapist as well as developing skills working with psychedelic therapy and trauma healing using a variety of methods. I’m a lifelong learner and love getting to do things to help others heal every day!
