I see counseling as a process in which you the client, and I, the Therapist have come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, and develop future goals for an improved life.
I see counseling as a process in which you the client, and I, the Therapist have come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, and develop future goals for an improved life.
I approach counseling from a Cognitive-Behavioral perspective in that patterns of thought and action is explored to better understand the client’s problems and work with the client to develop solutions. Also, offer a safe place without judgment.
Explore any issues that you have in your relationship. Process and work through any traumatic experiences. Explore any patterns that aren't aligned with how you want to live your life. Work towards healing and acceptance of yourself.
Explore any issues that you have in your relationship. Process and work through any traumatic experiences. Explore any patterns that aren't aligned with how you want to live your life. Work towards healing and acceptance of yourself.
Therapy isn't a quick fix, change takes time so be patient with yourself. Through this experience, you will gain insight into your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. You are the expert on your life, and I'm here to provide guidance and support.
Explore ways to help cope with the present, while exploring the past as needed to heal root causes of your problems.
Explore ways to help cope with the present, while exploring the past as needed to heal root causes of your problems.
For trauma, my main modality is EMDR. I do use other modalities, e.g. CBT, DBT, and strengths perspective. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Explore the landscape of Feeling Together and UnLearn past coping tied to narratives that do not honor our neurodiversity and human complexity. This process helps the participant come to feel more at home within themselves and take the lead in life.
Explore the landscape of Feeling Together and UnLearn past coping tied to narratives that do not honor our neurodiversity and human complexity. This process helps the participant come to feel more at home within themselves and take the lead in life.
My approach utilizes a strengths-focused lens, grounded in radical compassion and social work core values in an effort to reimagine what healing can feel like given the inherently oppressive systems we have learned to navigate throughout our lives.
Many of my clients are experiencing complicated or prolonged grief and benefit from have a safe space to discuss their unique loss or losses.
Many of my clients are experiencing complicated or prolonged grief and benefit from have a safe space to discuss their unique loss or losses.
Hello, I am Laura Whites. I am a licensed clinical social worker helping individuals with grief and loss, disordered eating and the challenges that come alongside these issues. I am here to listen to your story and help you find your way forward.