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.
Together we will explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that arise from and contribute to mental illness and substance use. We will discuss coping with negative feelings, but we will also learn their and how to use them appropriately.
Together we will explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that arise from and contribute to mental illness and substance use. We will discuss coping with negative feelings, but we will also learn their and how to use them appropriately.
I use CBT, DBT, somatic psychotherapy, and more. While these terms may sound unfamiliar or intimidating, I take a client-centered approach. This lets you set the goals and the pace while I provide education, guidance, and the skills for growth.
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.
become more mindful of thoughts, feelings, and actions that may hinder your success to become better equipped to combat triggers that may influence substance use and mental health issues. We will work together to start embracing wellness.
become more mindful of thoughts, feelings, and actions that may hinder your success to become better equipped to combat triggers that may influence substance use and mental health issues. We will work together to start embracing wellness.
my approach to counseling utilizes direct cognitive therapy including motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, CBT, and reality therapy.
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.