Laura is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, clarity, and self-awareness. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from Pace University and her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. Laura brings a strong clinical foundation and a genuine passion for empowering clients to overcome obstacles, reconnect with their strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Laura creates a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, supported, and valued. Her approach is holistic and collaborative, recognizing that each person’s experiences, strengths, and goals are unique. She works alongside clients to build self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves while creating practical steps toward long-term growth.

Laura began her career in career counseling, where she supported individuals in identifying their strengths, challenging limiting beliefs, and rebuilding confidence. This experience continues to shape her clinical work today, particularly when supporting clients experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Laura values helping clients recognize their own capabilities and develop a stronger sense of confidence and purpose.

Laura works with adults and young adults who may be navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, body image concerns, disordered eating, and life transitions. As an eating disorder-informed clinician, she is passionate about helping clients develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, challenge negative thought patterns, and build greater confidence in their bodies and everyday lives. She believes that meaningful progress involves more than symptom relief and includes developing a sense of balance, connection, and overall well-being.

In her clinical work, Laura draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-informed approaches, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques. She works collaboratively with clients to identify emotional triggers and unhelpful thought patterns while developing practical coping strategies, stress management tools, and skills that support meaningful change.

Laura believes that growth and healing are possible for everyone. Her goal is to help clients regain a sense of control and purpose while setting meaningful goals and taking actionable steps toward the life they want to create. She strives to provide a therapeutic relationship where clients feel empowered to embrace their strengths and move forward with greater confidence.

Outside of the therapy room, Laura cherishes her role as an aunt and godmother and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves working out, running, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors. A fan of 80s and 90s music, Laura also enjoys cooking, laughing, and unwinding at the beach with a good book.