Laura: Practice Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor

Originally from Pennsylvania, Laura relocated to Arizona with her family in 2009. Her educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Shippensburg University (1998) and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (with a specialization in School Counseling) from Chatham College (2001). She continued her studies at Penn State University for a certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

When Laura is not at Cedarhurst, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 4 children, and 2 dogs, watching sports, enjoying the outdoors, reading and travelling.


As the Owner of Cedarhurst Counseling, Laura brings over 25 years of experience in Human Services and Education. At Cedarhurst, Laura has cultivated an environment centered around empathy and curiosity, where clients can feel safe and neutral, and explore their lives at their own pace. Laura's diverse experience working with various populations has reinforced her belief in the power of empathy and the importance of truly seeing and hearing others.


Laura is passionate about helping her clients improve their relationships and overall well-being. She specializes in trauma therapy and relational counseling, using evidence-based techniques like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and CBT, as well as a person-centered approach to create a safe and neutral space for healing and growth. This eclectic blend of approaches allows her to tailor therapy to the unique needs of each client.


Laura works with clients toward their individualized goals at a comfortable pace and has confidence in a holistic, client-centered approach along with more specialized modalities. Laura invites you to a counseling space to allow you the opportunity to be heard and seen from a place of empathy and neutrality. As a counselor, she believes it is a privilege to walk with others through their distress at their own pace and to witness their healing, personal awareness, improved relationships, and overall growth.


If you're looking for a compassionate and experienced counselor to help you navigate life's challenges, Laura is here to support you. Contact Cedarhurst Counseling today to schedule an appointment and begin your journey toward healing and growth.