Laura Ostrove
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 20 years experience working with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, anger management, miscommunication in relationships, relational breakups, life transitions and LGBTQ+ challenges.
I practice an eclectic combination of person centered, collaborative and goal oriented counseling approaches as we work together, learning to identify the patterns that no longer provide you with the life you desire.
I practice an eclectic combination of person centered, collaborative and goal oriented counseling approaches as we work together, learning to identify the patterns that no longer provide you with the life you desire. Identifying and practicing new skills to make the small changes allows you to find your strengths and solutions to return you to your best self.
First session
Our first session will be focused on building rapport towards a trusting relationship where you feel safe to express your thoughts and feelings. We will identify your expectations and goals for counseling and answer any questions you may have. We will begin by exploring and identifying what brings you to therapy, your goals and what's causing distress in your life.
Strengths
I believe my greatest strength as a provider is my ability to reflectively and actively listen as you express what brings you to therapy. I am present, open-minded, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I believe in the importance to ask clarifying questions without make assumptions and judgement.
Ideal clients
I like working with people seeking to better understand themselves and looking for greater insight as we discover your strengths and your solutions. I support and validate the exploration and process allowing you to reach your goals at your own pace. It's a big first step to initiate counseling. I support your active engagement in learning new perceptions and perspective in thoughts, feelings, communication and behaviors.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Utilizing DBT, we will identify effective coping skills of mindfulness, acceptance, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT to help you recognize, challenge and shift your negative thoughts and feelings that shaped your view and behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing
Always focused on client centered therapy approaches, I utilize motivational interviewing to support you in exploring and identify your own purpose for practicing positive changes for increased healthy life choices and behaviors.
Couples Counseling
Whether you are new or long term partners, I am focused on being a support in helping you communicate more effectively and repair the relational ruptures that cause emotional disconnection and distress.
Location
Virtual sessions