Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Cedarhurst Counseling. She is a LPC in Arizona, Minnesota and Ohio.

Laura has called Arizona home since 2009 and brings over 25 years of experience in human services and education to her work at Cedarhurst Counseling. She has her masters degree in Counseling Psychology and has pursued advanced training to thoughtfully support her clients.

Laura specializes in trauma therapy, relational counseling, and parenting support. She integrates EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, and a person-centered approach to create a space that feels safe, compassionate, and grounded. Clients are invited to move at their own pace, feeling truly seen and heard along the way.

Outside the office, Laura enjoys time with her husband, four children, three dogs, and travel, the outdoors, reading and yoga.

If you’re looking for a counselor who will walk alongside you with warmth and care, Laura would be honored to support you.

Maria is a Licensed Associate Counselor at Cedarhurst Counseling. She is supervised by Laura Rice, LPC, approved supervisor through AZBBH. She has her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

Amber is a Licensed Associate Counselor who offers compassionate support for individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, betrayal, or emotional overwhelm. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy, she creates a safe space to explore hard feelings, rebuild trust, and reconnect. She is supervised by Laura Rice, LPC-S.

I believe every person already carries the strength and capacity needed to move
through life’s hardest moments. Sometimes that strength feels buried under grief,
trauma, anxiety, or exhaustion — but it is still there. My role is not to fix you, but to walk
alongside you as you rediscover what is already within you.
I practice from a Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed approach. Our work is
collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in deep respect. You are the expert on
your life. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe, helping your nervous system
settle while clarifying what healing and growth look like for you.
Many in our Arizona community are quietly carrying grief, relationship strain, chronic
illness, caregiver fatigue, faith questions, financial pressure after loss, or the exhaustion
of always being the strong one. If this resonates, you are not weak — you are human.
I integrate faith-based counseling when desired. I have lived in Arizona since 1998,
where I raised my family and built deep roots in this community.
You have already survived difficult things. You do not have to navigate the next season alone.

Scott is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a background in business and the military, offering a practical, evidence-based approach to therapy. He specializes in CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Scott helps individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. He is supervised by Laura Rice, LPC-S.

Reagan specializes in working with children and teens, creating a safe, supportive space where young clients can express themselves and feel understood. She is passionate about helping children build confidence, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and navigate challenges at home, school, and in relationships.

Using developmentally appropriate approaches—including play therapy—she meets children where they are. Through play, creativity, and conversation, she helps young clients process big emotions, work through anxiety or behavioral concerns, and develop healthy coping skills in a way that feels natural and engaging.

Reagan partners closely with parents, offering guidance and support to strengthen the parent–child relationship and encourage growth both in and outside the therapy room.

She feels honored to walk alongside children, teens, and families as they build resilience, connection, and lasting change.

Katie is a Certified Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. She has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve balance and vitality in their lives. She is competent and eager to guide others toward holistic wellness.