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A skilled, experienced therapist and international speaker with over 20 years in anxiety treatment.

Laura’s work is grounded, compassionate, direct, and built on years of clinical leadership, research experience, and teaching. She has served as a researcher, clinic supervisor, lead therapist, and international speaker, and she brings that depth into every consultation.

Her work helps clients release emotional overwhelm, understand what is happening in their bodies and relationships, and find a path forward that feels sustainable and aligned.

She offers consultation with providers from a wide range of fields, providing insight on complex clinical presentations and helping them build a practice that is both trauma and psychedelic informed.

Get In touch

Laura is available for:

  • Podcast Interviews: Offering engaging, thought-provoking discussions that explore the nuances of trauma, anxiety, and holistic healing. Laura combines science, ancient wisdom, and modern therapeutic practices to create insightful dialogues.

  • Speaking Engagements: From conferences and workshops to private events, Laura delivers dynamic and impactful presentations on trauma-informed care, holistic healing, and the integration of traditional and alternative therapies.

  • Media Features and Expert Commentary: Providing expert insights and compassionate perspectives on mental health topics, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, and the dimensions of healing.

  • Corporate Wellness and Training Sessions: Empower your team with tailored workshops on stress management, emotional resilience, and holistic approaches to mental health in the workplace.

Credentials & Trainings

Certified Trauma Specialist

Certified Psychedelic Therapist

  • Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Insomnia

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

  • Prolonged Exposure for PTSD

  • Northwest Institute Of Intimacy, Clinical Sexology for Intimacy

  • Gottman Method training, Gottman Institute

  • EMDR, EMDRIA

  • California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS), Psychedelic Therapies and Research Certificate 

  • Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), MDMA Therapy Training Program

  • Polaris Insight Center, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Training

  • Hypnosis - American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

  • Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing International Training Program

Licensed Psychotherapist in Washington, California and Texas

Texas therapist license #105260 | Washington therapist license #LW60798290 | California therapist license #109623

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