I'm Laura. I've been working in mental health for 5 years.  My approach is relational and depth-oriented, informed by psychoanalytic practice, trauma approaches, cultural experience and expressive arts traditions. Alongside conversation, we may draw on metaphor, imagination, story, or creative expression when it can help something become more visible and understandable. My style is warm, direct, and thoughtful, with lots of room for humor and play -- and I don't hesitate to challenge my clients. I tend to be a good fit for people who are looking for therapy that moves beyond symptom management toward deeper understanding, integration sense of agency in their lives.