I’m Laura, a psychotherapist, researcher, and Clinical Director of a Brooklyn-based mental health program supporting refugees affected by trauma and PTSD. I believe therapy is about more than reducing symptoms. It can help us understand how our experiences have shaped us and begin building a more trusting relationship with ourselves and others.

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I work with adults, couples, and families who are struggling with painful experiences or difficult relationship patterns. Sometimes these patterns begin early in life and continue to shape how we experience love and closeness. They may affect our ability to trust others or express our needs. I’m especially interested in helping people understand what they learned about themselves through their relationships and how those lessons continue to influence their lives.

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My style is warm and direct. I bring curiosity and thoughtfulness to our work, along with room for humor and creativity. I believe therapy should offer space for reflection but also for challenge and new possibilities. Together, we can explore what feels difficult to change and begin finding new ways of relating to yourself and the people in your life.

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My work is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive. I draw from trauma therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family systems thinking, narrative therapy, and depth psychology. These approaches help us make sense of experiences that may be hard to understand or put into words. I don't follow a script. Our work grows out of the relationship we build and what feels meaningful to you.

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Let’s start with a consultation to get to know each other and see whether working together feels like a good fit.