Licensed Associate Marriage + Family Therapist

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Hello and welcome…

It’s no secret that starting therapy can be nerve-racking, overwhelming, or intimidating, and I will do my best to make starting this process as comfortable and straightforward as possible. While therapy can be used in many ways, it is my hope that together we can explore what barriers are getting in the way of where you want to be and how you want to feel. 

What to expect….

My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and supportive. I practice a blend of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, as well as therapeutic interventions based in attachment, collaborative, and systemic models of therapy. What this means in practice is that your healing journey is determined by you and guided by me. I believe you are the expert on yourself and your experiences. My role is to help you figure out what needs to happen to accomplish your goals, whether that means learning new skills to face life’s challenges, navigating relational stress, processing highly stressful or traumatic experiences, or something else entirely. I also believe humor and fun are integral parts of the therapeutic experience.

Special interests and experience…

I began my career in mental health by working with children, adolescents and their families within home and school settings. This eventually led to working with children and families engaged with the foster care system before transitioning into outpatient treatment settings. Since then I’ve enjoyed working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and trauma. 

Two of my areas of passion are attachment and trauma. I believe our early childhood and relational experiences shape our view of ourselves and others, as well as provide insight into ways we will be able to work through our challenges. Similarly, highly stressful or traumatic experiences can heavily influence our view of the world around us. To address these types of concerns I have been trained in a number of models including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

A little about me…

When away from the office I love spending time with my partner, as well as my dog and cat. I love cooking, experiencing new restaurants, gardening, and decorating for Halloween and Christmas. I also enjoy exploring New York City and Montana when visiting family.

Next steps…

If you think that I would be a good source of support on your journey towards healing, please reach out to me at laura.derosiermoran@vaydamentalhealth.com with a little about what brings you to therapy. I look forward to connecting with you!