About Laura
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in mental health counseling for adolescents (12+), adults, and families. I provide a compassionate, affirming, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore life's challenges. With over 15 years of experience, I recognize that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for my clients to achieve personal growth, improve awareness, and gain insight into patterns of emotional issues.
My anxiety treatment services encompass various areas, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders. Additionally, I am committed to offering LGBTQIA+ support and addressing women’s issues, as well as providing guidance on perinatal mental health, gender identity, and relationship conflict.
My Approach
I take a personalized approach to each client's care, tailoring treatments to meet their unique needs, especially in my anxiety treatment services. I believe that everyone, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community, deserves access to affirming and culturally competent care. I strive to foster a safe space for my clients to be their authentic selves. My mental health counseling incorporates an eclectic therapeutic style, utilizing interventions from multiple therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, to help my clients achieve their mental health goals.
Services and Insurance
I provide both in-person and telehealth sessions for mental health counseling, and my office is conveniently located in the Spring Ridge area of Frederick, MD.
Why don’t I take insurance?
Privacy and Confidentiality: Insurance companies require a formal mental health diagnosis and often request detailed progress notes to approve or continue coverage. By choosing not to work through insurance, I can protect your privacy more fully and keep our work truly confidential, which is essential for those seeking anxiety treatment services or LGBTQIA+ support.
Treatment Flexibility: Insurance companies frequently limit the number of sessions or types of therapy they’ll cover. By operating outside of that system, we can customize our approach and timeline based entirely on your needs, rather than what the insurance provider allows.
Administrative Burden: Working with insurance comes with a significant amount of paperwork and time, which can detract from my ability to focus on my clients. By staying out-of-network, I can prioritize delivering quality care and support, including specialized services like anxiety treatment and LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling.