Laura is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) who began her career in human services after graduating from Fanshawe College as a Developmental Service Worker. Laura supported people with various disabilities and complex mental health needs for over 15 years, going on to attain an Honours Specialization in Social Justice and Peace Studies at King’s University College. She then earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) at Western University, where she found her calling connecting with others through the work of counselling and psychotherapy.

Laura aims to offer a safe, stable and genuine presence for those wanting to experience connection and healing within themselves, stronger relationships and hope for the future. She applies a person-centered and relational approach to the therapeutic space recognizing our shared humanity and connectedness, while honouring the client’s lived experience and innate wisdom.

Laura utilizes Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Somatic Therapy, while integrating aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, self-compassion and parts work - guided by the presenting issues and needs of each client.

All individuals 18+ facing life’s challenges are welcome; Laura has additional experience supporting Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent populations. Areas of focus are trauma, identity exploration, relationship breakdown, parenting issues, caregiver burnout, and disability/chronic illness.

She has specialized training for those dealing with ADHD, body image challenges and chronic dieting, and complex trauma, as well as lived experience of navigating the child welfare system and adoption.