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 mental health challenges. As a licensed psychotherapist in FL, ME, NJ, and DC, I want to use my skills and 10+ years of experience to help individuals find and anchor their inner strengths to promote a higher quality of life. My certification credentials include Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Clinical Telemental Health provider (CTMH). These certifications mean that I’ve been extensively trained to provide evidence-based and HIPAA compliant services to my clients. I am also trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy through Ketamine and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Integration to assist clients who want to experience rapid and deep transformative results while on their soul’s healing journey. Psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions last 2-3 Hours and are only available through cash payments. Group psychedelic-assisted therapy options are available for clients who are interested in saving on the hourly session rates. Psychedelic therapy groups range from a minimum of 2 client participants, to a maximum of 4 client participants. For my cash pay clients, I accept CareCredit Financing to help pay for your sessions if needed. I’d be happy to answer any questions regarding CareCredit Financing, but keep in mind that the grow therapy platform will only let you contact me after you’ve booked a session. If you know that you are ready to take charge of your life, and that you want to break through the blocks that are in your way, then you are my ideal client! I want to be the guide that assists you with being your best and most authentic self.
In our first session together, you can expect a warm and friendly atmosphere as we set an intention for the session, discuss your concerns, symptoms, duration of these symptoms, and for us to discuss your goals for treatment. We will also complete a psychological evaluation together, and we will set an intention for the next session together, such as learning a new coping strategy to address one of your disruptive symptoms for example.
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. Additionally, I assign homework to be completed outside of sessions to help you receive the most from your treatment. I will answer any questions that you have about the homework assignment during the scheduled session. I strive to assist you with your healing journey to the best of my ability. When it comes to communication outside of sessions, my schedule does not give me the flexibility to be available outside of my scheduled session times. However, I will provide you with emergency resources in the beginning of our work together. Additionally, if you find that you need additional assistance with a challenge after your completed session for the week, you can book another session slot. I am more than happy to tackle this challenge with you, assist you with processing the block that you are experiencing, and help you receive more clarity that may lead to a breakthrough.
When I envision my ideal client, I actually envision my past selves. Throughout my childhood and teen experiences, I had to figure out how to maneuver my daily stressors with minimal emotional support. I understand that being strong all the time can be extremely draining, and can also lead to emotional overwhelm and burn-out. Throughout my 10+ years of working with individuals to meet their goals, I’ve found that the clients who do the work outside of session, take initiative to be consistent in their sessions, have a spiritual belief of some kind, and are open to the flow of treatment usually experience the progress that they are looking for while working with me. Although I will meet you where you are currently at in your journey, be prepared to be held accountable and challenged through our work together! If you live in FL, ME, NJ, or DC and know that you are ready to take control of your life, then book a session with me now! 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!
I utilize a holistic approach by integrating your own spiritual faith and beliefs in our sessions, while using evidence-based psychotherapy treatment techniques to heal the body, created a sacred safe space, and to promote nervous system regulation. I also utilize Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for clients who are interested in receiving treatment through a Psychedelic therapy method. Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy sessions are 2-3 hours, and last for up to 8 dosing sessions.
In my individual sessions, I integrate 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). I also used Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy through Ketamine for clients who want deep and rapid transformation. I prefer to use an integrative approach with my clients to address the mind, body, emotions, spirit, and to cater to your unique goals and needs for long-term holistic wellness.