My Approach

I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.

My sessions integrate a blend of bodywork, somatic humanistic psychology, trauma-informed care, yogic philosophy, process work, psychotherapy, movement education & expressive arts. I also weave in my background of working with many cultures, lineages and traditions . My work is a trauma informed, strengths based & person centred model of care.

I am empathetic, open minded, grounded, kind-hearted, authentic, strength-based, reliable and a deep listener. I love to be of service to others and to witness how people can heal themselves. My aim is to empower and support you with your journey while offering somatic resources and tools to transform and build capacity to be with what is arising for you.


Testimonial

“It is really rare to find someone like Laura to work with. I felt so comfortable being raw and vulnerable and to face some of the wounds and patterning that even after many years of talk therapy were still hanging around….waiting to be felt and embodied not just talked about. It was such an honour for Laura to hold space for me - always knowing where my edge of comfort was and knowing how to challenge it with softness, respect and authenticity. I feel on such a different path because of my work with her and am so grateful for it.”

— Elisa Silbert- Trained Somatic & Trauma Therapist. Founder of yoga studio: The light practice.

Therapeutic modalities that I use

  • SOMATIC MOVEMENT THERAPY

    Embodiment, leads to an experience of being comfortable in one’s own skin and therefore able to engage with life more fully. Integrating humanistic psychology with somatic movement practices such as continuum movement, body mind centering and dance therapy.

  • PROCESS ORIENTED PSYCHOLOGY

    Process Work (or Process-oriented Psychology) is a new paradigm in psychotherapy focusing on understanding human experience and change, designed for working with the entire spectrum of human consciousness through sensory channels.

  • FOCUSING ORIENTED THERAPY

    The therapist knows how to listen in a way which helps the client find his or her own intricate bodily sensed experience.

  • Hakomi

    Integrating scientific, psychological, and spiritual sources, Hakomi has evolved into a complex and elegant form of psychotherapy that is highly effective with a wide range of populations.

  • SOMATIC EXPERIENCING

    A psychobiological trauma resolution technique that is a potent method for resolving trauma symptoms and relieving chronic stress.

  • HUMANISTIC AND TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

    Transpersonal psychology is a humanistic approach to therapy which values wholeness. The essential self is a combination of the transpersonal, self-transcendent and spiritual aspects of human experience.

  • CRANIAL-SACRAL THERAPY

    Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others. CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system.

  • TANTRIC AND BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

    Applied wisdom of kashmir shavisim tantric philosophy and buddhist psychology & practices to support mindfulness practices and as a non dual lens that mind, body, and spirit are one, that each individual is already whole, and that addressing the obstructions getting in the way of that wholeness leads to well-being.

Areas I work primarily in:

  • Spirituality

  • Life Transitions

  • Trauma and PTSD

Client Focus

  • Adults

  • I speak fluent Spanish and English

my approach best suits these Issues:

Addiction, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Communication, Conflict, 
Coping Skills, Mild Depression, Disembodiment, Dissociation Stress,  Emotional Disturbance,  Dissociative Disorders,  Coaching, Overwhelm, Oppression, Peer Relationships, Personal Growth, Racial Identity. Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self care, Sexual Abuse , Shame, Spiritual Bypass,  Spirituality, Awakenings, Trauma &  Women's Issues

YOU DESERVE TO FEEL HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD IN A SAFE SPACE WITHOUT JUDGMENT.

You may not have people in your life who listen when you share how you’re feeling. You may not have the skills to cope with the challenges you’re facing in your day to day life.

Embodied Counseling can provide you with a safe space where you can share without judgment, where you can learn new skills to manage these challenges, and where you can explore who you are in this moment and who you want to be. You’ll learn to be kind to yourself, how to sit with feelings that are uncomfortable so that you can grow and evolve.