LCSW, 16 years of experience
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of clinical social work experience, specializing in supporting parents raising children with unique abilities. Parenting in this space can bring moments of joy, grief, stress, and sometimes isolation—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As both a clinician and a parent to three children with diverse abilities, I understand this journey from both the professional and personal perspective. My approach is compassionate, practical, and rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), acceptance-based therapy, and psychoeducation—helping you find tools to manage stress, cope with challenges, and build resilience. 💙 Whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis, feeling isolated, or simply needing space to process, I offer a safe and encouraging environment where you can breathe, reflect, and grow.
In our first session, you can expect a warm and supportive space where we’ll simply get to know each other. I’ll invite you to share what brought you here, what feels most pressing right now, and what you hope to gain from counseling. We’ll move at your pace—no pressure, no judgment—just a chance for you to feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll start to outline your goals and talk about practical strategies that can help you begin feeling more supported and less overwhelmed.
One of my greatest strengths is being able to connect with parents on both a clinical and personal level. With 17 years of social work experience and as a parent to three children with unique abilities, I bring empathy, understanding, and practical guidance that come from walking this path myself. My therapeutic approach blends CBT, acceptance-based therapy, and psychoeducation, offering tools that are not only evidence-based but also realistic and sustainable for daily life. Clients often share that what stands out most is my ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel understood, supported, and equipped with strategies that truly fit their family’s needs.
I am best positioned to serve parents who are raising children with unique abilities and may be experiencing stress, isolation, or the grief that can come with an initial diagnosis. I also support those looking for practical coping strategies, a safe space to process their emotions, and guidance rooted in both clinical expertise and lived parenting experience. My goal is to help you feel less alone, more empowered, and supported as you navigate this journey.
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help parents of children with unique abilities manage stress, anxiety, and challenging emotions. In practice, I guide clients to identify unhelpful thoughts, explore how these thoughts affect feelings and behaviors, and develop practical strategies to reframe or respond differently. By combining CBT with psychoeducation and acceptance-based techniques, I help clients create tools that are realistic, actionable, and tailored to their daily parenting challenges.
I integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) into my practice to help parents cultivate self-kindness and reduce self-criticism, especially when navigating the unique challenges of raising children with diverse abilities. Through CFT, I guide clients to develop a compassionate inner voice, recognize the pressures they place on themselves, and respond to difficult emotions with understanding rather than judgment. This approach complements CBT and acceptance-based strategies, helping clients build resilience, self-acceptance, and a greater sense of emotional balance in their daily lives.
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June 19, 2025
Simply put, without Laura's advice and therapeutic solutions I would have blown my head right off. I have had a number of therapists throughout the years, she is unique, one-of-a-kind, warm, solution oriented and authentic professional who truly cares about her clients. I am a person to her, and not another hour-session.