“Working with Laura has been one of the most meaningful parts of my professional growth.
She creates a space that is warm, genuine, and safe enough to be honest,
while also challenging me in the ways I need most.
What stands out most is how she guides me to look inward. She doesn’t just give me answers,
she helps me develop my own clinical thinking so I can show up more fully for my clients. Every session leaves me with new skills, clearer conceptualization, and a deeper sense of confidence in the room.
Laura has a rare ability to make you feel truly seen and validated, while still pushing you to grow.
She is not only a skilled clinician but a mentor I deeply admire. I am a better therapist because of her!”

Ellin G. – LMHC

“I am sending you a quick note of thanks for your trauma-informed coaching workshop this summer. I was speaking with one of my athlete’s parents and they told me a story…I felt so grateful that I had been able to attend your training and learn how to begin ending the cycles of trauma…
Thank you so much for your work and for your heart!”

Regena R. – Coach

“I just wanted to send a message to tell you that your blog is exactly what I have been searching for/needing as a mom of a young athlete. The struggle has been real…anxiety, fear of failure or making a mistake is constantly getting in the way of his performance. I literally just sent my husband 5 of your articles to read and I’m soo sooo glad I found you! Thank you for helping me through this time as a parent!”

Mom O.

“I loved your presentation/workshop last night…
It was informative, relaxed, and covered so many topics…
And thank you for the kind comments to me and to others last night.”

Cindy G. – Parent

“Laura is an intuitive and sensitive listener with great clinical skills.
She is excellent at building trusting and honest relationships and dedicated to
helping her clients gain insight to take the necessary steps in making their lives better.”

Nicole T. – LCSW

“Laura is an incredibly capable, passionate, and thoughtful leader. Laura always finds a way to compassionately support her staff while pushing them to learn and grow. Laura regularly finds a way to develop systems that encourage collaboration and make everyone work towards excellence. Laura works tirelessly to ensure that policies and practices are fair-minded, social justice-focused, and in clients’ best interests. Laura’s passion for developing new clinical professionals comes through in everything she does.”

Adam L. – LCSW

“Laura possesses an exceptional ability to motivate and empower her team members. She creates a nurturing atmosphere where each social worker feels supported and valued. Her exceptional communication skills, both in providing constructive feedback and recognizing achievements, instill a sense of confidence and purpose within the team.

In addition to her managerial skills, Laura has an impressive breadth of knowledge in social work theory, best practices, and relevant legislation. She invests time in mentoring each team member individually, providing guidance tailored to their strengths and areas for growth. Her unwavering support and belief in my abilities has
truly helped me flourish as a social worker.”

Miao Y. – LCSW

“Laura is a wonderful leader and team player. At Gouverneur she was loved by the staff and patients alike. Laura is approachable, kind and fair AND she knows how to get the job done-a rare combination of skills.
Laura supported my growth as a social worker and clinician and I still seek her mentorship today. I model much of my work on what I’ve learned from Laura. Any professional environment would be fortunate to have Laura’s guidance on compliance, relationship building, clinical consultation or otherwise.”

Grace M. – LCSW