Laura Matunas, LMSW

My clients describe me as:

As a kind and compassionate therapist I know when to push and when to comfort. I believe in autonomy, empowerment and going above and beyond.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy work is not one size fits all, and I have multiple modalities of treating each symptom based on your unique experiences. Understanding the “why” of a condition can help get to the “how” and make it feel less daunting.

Together, we will:

Therapy is like exercising your body. Consider me your personal trainer! My clients can accomplish as much in therapy as they are willing to strive to achieve. My job is to help motivate and cultivate that willingness towards better mental health.

I specialize in working with people who:

My clients often have a history of sexual assault and other traumas. Their struggles manifest due to outside events stripping them of a part of themselves. By meeting clients where they are, offering a safe and secure space, healing begins.

I became a therapist because:

My path began in childhood and evolved into adulthood. I suffered from depression as a child and later from PTSD as the result of a sexual assault.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I'm a member of the Resilience Lab — the largest community of clinicians working collaboratively to produce better outcomes and improve mental health.

More about me and my practice:

Therapy can be emotionally draining and also uplifting. People must battle through the stormy waves to calm the waters and experience the beautiful sunrise of a new life. The work has to flow at the client's speed.