Hello, my name is Laura!

My priority is to provide a welcoming and compassionate space for each of my clients experiencing anxiety, the long term impact of trauma, relational distress, low self-worth, difficult life events and transitions, or whatever challenges they might be facing.

I use respectful and empathetic conversation to help my clients process and clarify their thoughts, emotions, experiences, beliefs, values, and goals. I often teach my clients mindfulness and grounding skills to help them cope with stress, communication and boundary skills to help them thrive in their relationships, and self-compassion skills to increase their inner resilience. I also utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy) to help alleviate distress or behavioral difficulties related to past traumatic memories or experiences.

My primary modalities are EMDR, person-centered counseling, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I believe that each client deserves a counseling approach that is tailored to their developmental stage, personality, life story, and goals for counseling.

I would be honored to walk alongside of you as you seek to make positive changes in your life.

I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling, with a Child and Adolescent specialization, at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington (LH61476161), a member of the American Counseling Association, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board of Certified Counselors.

I am available for in-person counseling with teenagers and adults in Vancouver, Washington, and via Telehealth throughout Washington.