LCSW, 10 years of experience
Hi, I’m Laura ! I’m a licensed psychotherapist, but I am a human first. I know what it’s like to be the person people run to, while feeling there is no one to run to yourself. I also have 10+ years of experience with treating complex trauma and multiple diagnoses. It is my goal as a Licensed Clinician to help my clients integrate the mind, body, emotions, spirit, for long-term holistic wellness. I want to use my skills and many years of experience to help individuals find and anchor their inner strengths to promote a higher quality of life. In my sessions, I focus on Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, as I've found this to be the most impactful form of treatment in my 10+ years of experience, and in my own personal healing journey. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I’ve been extensively trained to provide evidence-based and HIPAA compliant services to my clients. Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through the legal psychedelic called Ketamine, is available for NJ, ME, and FL clients. Ketamine is known to work very quickly for many individuals and also promote neuroplasticity. Additionally, we can discuss full dosing or micro-dosing options for treatment, as the protocol varies slightly with each option. The psychedelic dosing sessions are 2 hours in length, and the psychedelic integration sessions are 1 hour in length. Insurance does not pay for the dosing sessions, as they are two hours in length, but we can discuss financing options if that is something you need. If you are ready to take charge of your life, and want to break through the blocks that are in your way, then you may be my ideal client. I want to help you live as your best and most authentic self!
In your first session with me, you can expect a warm and friendly atmosphere as we discuss your concerns, symptoms, duration of these symptoms, and for us to discuss your goals for treatment. (After booking the first session you can ask me about financing options and out of network benefits reimbursement if you have an insurance plan that includes out of network coverage). After the initial session, we will work together to create a treatment plan with your desired goal. We’ll work together as a team towards obtaining that goal, then you will be free to live as the best and most authentic version of you!
My greatest strengths are that I am compassionate, warm, and excited about helping you progress towards your goals. I focus on helping you heal, integrate, and become aware of your inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening empathically to your concerns, and by creating personal and unique treatment goals that cater to what you need.
When I envision my ideal client, I envision my past selves and struggles before I did any of my inner work. I understand that being strong all the time can be extremely draining, and can also lead to emotional overwhelm, and burn-out. If you live in FL, ME, or NJ and know that you are ready to experience lasting results, book a session with me now!
I utilize a holistic approach by integrating Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (through ketamine) with your own spiritual beliefs in our session. I do this by using evidence-based psychotherapy treatment techniques that will help heal the body while in a sacred space, and I assist you with implementing nervous system regulation strategies to tackle your symptoms head-on. These therapy techniques include: Neuroscience, EMDR (through sound healing), IFS (inner child/inner parts work) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic body healing), TRE (Somatic release/nervous system regulation), Energy Psychology, CPT (mindset work/therapeutic journaling), and MBCT (mindfulness/meditation/guided imagery).
Within the psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy sessions, there are also integration sessions that take place. The integration sessions are an extremely valuable and important part of the process. During these integration sessions, I utilize a mixture of different therapy types and techniques.