You might be a good fit to work with Laura if you are experiencing: 

•   A desire for personal growth and/or healing from past adversity/trauma 

• Anxiety 

•  Depression  

• Childhood abuse & trauma 

•  Historic & generational trauma 

•  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 

•  Distressful & unsatisfying relationships 

•  Life transitions 

•  Boundary, intimacy or sexual challenges 

•  Conflict & anger concerns 

•  Grief & loss 

•  Toxic stress and burnout 

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience. Laura is committed to helping people find their most vibrant, authentic and compassionate versions of themselves. Her primarily theoretical framework is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT for short) which uses acceptance and mindfulness techniques in combination with behavioral changes to help people live meaningful lives based on their personal values. Laura is a board-certified clinical supervisor and consultant and has extensive training in cognitive-behavioral frameworks, contemporary pain science, chronic pain and neuroscience. Laura approaches therapeutic work through the lens of an empathetic, transparent and humanistic perspective with a primary goal of meeting clients with compassion and non-judgement wherever they are at in their journey. Laura provides a supportive and safe space to walk alongside individuals in a collaborative manner in order to facilitate healing and personal growth. She is passionate about helping people adopt a kinder stance toward their suffering and create connection and authenticity in their relationships. Laura offers telehealth and in-person options in Ashland, Oregon.