My Story
I’ve been on a healing journey for over twenty years.
I spent most of my life living in a state of PTSD as a result of childhood trauma. I thought the way I felt and the dysfunctional behavior I had was just me. It wasn’t. It was me living out of my stress responses and being disconnected from my true self as a result of the traumatic experiences. I felt something was inherently wrong with me and I longed to simply feel “ok”. The need to be loved controlled me and led me to make unconscious decisions, which led to more pain for myself and others.
I now know that there was nothing wrong with me and what I needed was healing. I needed to learn how to love, care for myself, and reconnect with myself. Having the courage to step onto a healing path was scary, but it has been the most important decision of my life. Over time and putting in a lot of work, I found a place of inner peace, empowerment, and wholeness within myself that I didn’t know was possible.
I’m on a meaningful mission.
I want everyone to have the opportunity to heal and connect to who they really are. This is what has inspired me to grow professionally and continue to cultivate as many healing tools as I can to help people. Since beginning my healing arts practice in 2005, I’ve continued to hone my skills and develop the expertise necessary to provide this kind of unique specialized support.
Modalities, Tools, and Techniques:
Mindfulness
Somatic Processing
Body Energy Awareness
Nervous System Regulation
Stress Management Techniques
Conscious Communication Techniques
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Freedom Technique
Breathwork
Meditation
Guided Imagery
Shadow Work
Parts Work
Inner Child Recovery
Soul Retrieval
My work is influenced by the following fields:
Somatic Therapy
Positive Psychology
Jungian Psychology
Imago Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Gottman Method
Go-Giver Marriage Method
Whole-Brained Child Method
Brene Brown’s Work
Continuing Education & Courses:
The Institute for Brain Potential and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, continuing yearly education courses, 2006-Present
Esther Perel, Conflict Resolution in Modern Relationships, 2023
Melissa Orlov, The ADHD Marriage Seminar, 2022
Center for Thriving Relationships, Thrive in Love Marriage Seminar 2013
Formal Education & Credentials:
Ordained Minister- Madonna Ministries, 2010
Shamanic Priestess Process, 2010
Certified Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga Teacher & Relationship Mentor – Ipsalu Tantra, Inc, 2007
Certified Massage Therapist, Energy Worker- Academy of Reflexology, 2006
Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance, 2005
Bachelor of Natural Health studies, Clayton College of Natural Health 2003
A little bit more about me:
I use my gifts to help people heal. I listen not just with my ears, but with my heart. I use my intuition and connection to Spirit to help guide my work with people. I create a safe and sacred space for people to let go. I teach tools and techniques for people to regulate themselves and connect with their inner knowing. Healing happens.
I’m a deeply spiritual, but not religious person. I have a non-negotiable self-care practice that helps me continue to be in alignment with who I am meant to be and I am always growing personally and expanding what is possible for my life.
I am blessed with the beauty, richness, and fullness of home, marriage, and family life, with its stresses and challenges, which coupled with my mindfulness training gives me a lot of personal understanding, compassion, and knowledge for how to help people navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, and their children in a more mindful way
I am continuously building a life that helps me incorporate more time in nature, exploring, traveling, and continuing to live a healthy active lifestyle so I can continue to both be of service to others and whole-heartedly enjoy my life.
Do you resonate?
Let’s work together.
What to Know about Working with Me.
I serve a unique niche within the counseling space.
Typically, there are two approaches available to people seeking counseling; traditional mental health counseling or Christian counseling. The people I serve are looking for something different from either one of these things.
Holistic Spiritual Counseling is a Mind-Body-Spirit Approach.
People often come to me because they feel they need something more; a mentor or a guide who understands and supports the holistic approach to healing.
Whatever your reason is, know you are welcome here!
I am an ordained minister. My ordainment is non-denominational and interfaith, which means I am not affiliated with a religion and can work with anyone, regardless of their beliefs. I am not a licensed mental health professional and do not offer mental health services.
My work is spiritual, not religious, and is inclusive to people from all walks of life.
TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Laura has changed my life! She creates an amazing, safe, and loving environment to discuss whatever you may be going through. I 100% recommend her to anyone seeking counseling or needing spiritual support on their journey.”
~Brittany