Laura is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her primary focus is for individuals, couples, and family to improve their relationships.

Laura holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University, Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arizona State University. She is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).

Laura is active in her community as a volunteer; small group facilitator; conference, workshop and retreat speaker; and author.

My Approach

My approach for therapeutic success comes from my belief that the client is the expert of their own story and possesses the resources to solve their problems. However, the client may be unaware of the personal resources they possess. I use a team approach, in which the client(s) and therapist work together to problem solve and create new possibilities. In this role, the therapist is a guide that can help reveal and uncover the personal resources the client(s) possess. Suggestions of books to read may be made, when appropriate, and/or some homework if the client(s) agrees. Cognitive therapy, family therapy, Christian counseling, solution focused and person-center therapy are the more common approaches I use. The approach is determined by the presenting problem and client preference. There may be a combination of approaches used in order to achieve desired results.

One of the goals I offer to improve relationship is to help the client release resentments, evaluate their expectations, learn to live in acceptance and then let go of those things that are hindering success and freedom. This opens up opportunities for the client to receive help, information and blessings that they may have been closed from receiving. In receiving, the client becomes open to new possibilities and opportunities. This process creates a renewal in the client and brings more satisfaction and joy in their life. This renewal also creates new possibilities in their relationships with family members, friends, colleagues and their faith. My book, "It's Me, Not You" explains and illustrates how a person can be relationally healthy when their family and friends aren't. The vignettes offer scenarios we experience everyday followed with other possible ways of viewing and addressing the issues.