therapists

Laura Wicksall LMSW

Founder and Therapist

I love being a therapist. I’ve always been interested in the experiences of others and therapy provides an exciting opportunity to accomplish this. Through this work I have come to understand pain and struggle as a vital opportunity for growth and transformation. As a therapist and fellow human, it is so meaningful to witness and be a part of the healing that takes place in therapy.

Many people find their way to therapy feeling lost, confused, and alone. For me, a most valuable aspect of therapy is connecting with a caring other and being able to undo the loneliness that one feels in their experience. Feeling connected in therapy allows individuals to access important core emotions and gain a deeper sense of themselves. My goal is that people leave therapy with a renewed sense of vitality and a coherent narrative of who they are.

My approach to therapy is greatly influence by my training in Intensive short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). These models acknowledge the primacy of emotion in accomplishing insight and lasting change. I work from an attachment perspective and place great importance on the safety, support, and connection that one feels in the therapeutic relationship. Working from an attachment perspective creates space to observe and transform attachment patterns that are carried out in our relationships.

I am accepting and affirming of LGBTQ+ individuals. I am committed to recognizing and undoing oppressive systems of racism and injustice that impact mental health and emotional wellbeing.

I look forward to connecting with you on your journey.

ISTDP and AEDP training and experience

ISTDP training

  • Completed 3 year core training with Steve Shapiro

  • Currently in core training with Jon Frederickson

  • Currently training with Jonathan Entis through individual supervision and monthly group training.

Certified AEDP therapist

  • Completed immersion, and ES1, and group supervision with SueAnne Piliero.

  • Completed 2 years of individual supervision with Tim Byer and Jeanne Newhouse.