“I started this work because I genuinely care about helping people feel understood and supported. It’s incredibly meaningful to walk alongside others as they face life’s challenges, offering a safe space to explore, grow and find lasting solutions together. Seeing someone gain clarity and confidence in themselves is what drives me every day.”
Therapy with Laura provides a compassionate space for self-expression, validation and collaborative problem-solving. With a focus on goal setting and a good sense of humor, she ensures that the therapy experience is both valuable and effective. Through therapy, you can gain a deeper understanding of how you perceive yourself and the world, and work toward making positive changes in your life.
Laura takes an integrative approach to therapy, combining elements of behavioral change, acceptance and commitment, and mindfulness and gratitude practices. She works with clients ranging from 18 years old to older adulthood. As a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Laura has a special interest in working with adults on the autism spectrum, as well as other neurodivergent individuals. She also supports clients dealing with anxiety and depression. Laura sits on the Autism Specialty Committee and the LGBTQ+ Specialty Committee for Pine Rest.
Laura a limited licensed psychologist offering outpatient services at the Pine Rest Southwest Clinic. She joined Pine Rest in 2006 as a psychology practicum student. She has since worked at both the Psychological Consultation Center and the Southwest Clinic. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in Educational (Developmental) Psychology, and a PhD in both Clinical Psychology and General Psychology
