Hello and welcome! I am Lanelle P. Laws, LMFT. I have been in practice for over 15 years. I have done extensive work with formerly incarcerated individuals, individuals suffering from Trauma, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with Anxiety, Couples, and individuals struggling with Depression and I love helping build everyone's self-esteem. I offer an environment that is non-judgmental, comfortable, and encouraging but from a BIPOC approach. I'm a unique therapist because my lived experience gives me relatability that others do not have. I have dedicated my life to breaking generational traumas that have plagued most underserved communities and I aim to bring voices to marginalized populations that have been misrepresented. I always say, "I'm not your average therapist!" I don't say this because I'm better...I say this because my approach has been elevated to attract individuals that have fallen through the cracks due to unhealthy relationships with therapy. I know what it's like to need help and not be able to find it...let me "Change Ur Narrative".

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During your intake session, I'll conduct your intake paperwork for a wholistic view of your strengths and needs, followed by a collaborative treatment planning stage. In this stage we will develop and clarify treatment goals, and mechanisms for achieving these goals. Along with how we will measure the treatment effectiveness. My treatment planning phases utilize solution focused and client centered approach’s to achieve the goals. I defer to the most effective treatment orientation depending on the patient’s presenting concerns. This means that sometimes I will use an eclectic approach involving two or more interventions.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I combine Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Person Centered therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Psychodynamic therapy & Evidence-Based practices and tailor them ALL to your needs. I use Trauma Informed interventions and Harm Reduction models to ensure EVERYONE feels safe and supported and to prevent the re-traumatization of clients.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strength is making sure my clients are seen, feel heard, and are comfortable. Therapy is a conversation, the opportunity for us to learn and grow from processing our situations. I specialize in helping individuals love themselves, accept themselves, and understand that, "It is okay not to be okay."

About Lanelle P. Laws