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 periods of uncertainty, 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. I've made it my "mission" to help couples learn how to lovingly engage with one another in deeper, more meaningful ways.

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. Life will always throw us curveballs, so let me help you and your partner learn to work as a team.

My professional passion is couples counseling, but 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 AND Ohio, both 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 continuously and intentionally seek opportunities to learn and grow from

the best in the field.