Meet Laura

A soldier in uniform holding a flag stands next to a smiling woman in casual clothes.

Let's face it - relationships can be hard. Trust me, I know.

For the past 20 years, I've been married to someone who has been actively serving in the military. Between multiple deployments, long-distant moves, and extended trainings, I learned very quickly that a solid relationship needs a sturdy foundation. But that doesn't mean it's been easy. I know firsthand what attachment injuries can do to a person and relationship, but I also know how to help repair and heal those injuries. Having this lived experience helps me relate and understand each couple's unique relationship challenges.

As a veteran, I find myself in a unique position. Having served and sacrificed on both sides, I understand the pressures placed on military members as well as the stressors faced by military families.

While my professional passion is couples counseling, it doesn't stop there. One way I keep my clinical skills sharp is to attend as many Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) trainings as I can. I completed my Externship in Pennsylvania with Dr. Ting Liu, all 4 segments of my Core Skills in Idaho with Dr. Teri Murphy, and I'm already gearing up for the ICEEFT World Summit in Vancouver next year. I had the immense privilege of attending the first ever EFT Cruise last year onboard the MS Zaandam in Alaska. Most recently, I volunteered as a small group facilitator at a Core Skills training in Oregon, led by THE Doc Hawk - Dr. James Hawkins. I am deeply committed to being the most effective and ethical couples counselor I can be, which means I intentionally seek opportunities to learn and grow from the best in the field.

Meet Laura

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