Laura Kiernan
Mental Health Counselor, MHC-LPMy clinical focus includes work with adults experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, self-esteem issues, stress, relationship issues, and life transitions.
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I don't define my practice by ideal clients, as I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of populations, cultures, religions, and backgrounds. I welcome clients from all walks of life. My goal is to provide an inclusive space where everyone feels respected and supported, no matter their unique challenges. I'm open to meeting each client where they are, working together to help them achieve their goals and live the life they envision.
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My ideal clients are those navigating identity, life transitions, or self-acceptance challenges. I work with individuals seeking a safe, affirming space to explore emotions and empower their journey. I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, people from multicultural backgrounds, and anyone striving to feel more confident and connected. Together, we work toward self-compassion, resilience, and fulfillment in both personal and professional areas.
My work has focused on survivors of trauma, particularly adolescents and individuals of all ages dealing with self-esteem, body image issues, and trauma from experiences like domestic violence and sexual assault. I also support clients with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, using strategies to alleviate mental health symptoms. Most clients seek guidance to confront hardships and pursue self-acceptance and healing through mindfulness and coping strategies.
I enjoy working with clients who come as they are, open and ready to share their experiences in a safe, supportive space. My ideal client is open-minded and committed to showing up for themselves, embracing the therapeutic process as we work together to create meaningful change.
I enjoy working with clients navigating grief, trauma, chronic pain, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem or boundary issues. I welcome those who seek to reconnect with themselves, their community, and the broader natural world. My experience includes working with diverse populations, from high school students to state employees and survivors of sex trafficking, addressing a wide range of challenges and supporting meaningful growth.
I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions, including those dealing with complex family dynamics and mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. My clients aim to feel grounded, manage stress, and build resilience as they heal and grow. Through a compassionate, holistic approach, I assist them in achieving balance in their mental, emotional, and physical health.
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My ideal clients are young adults navigating life transitions, relationship issues, family challenges, work burnout, and other stressors common during this challenging stage of life. My primary goal in therapy is to ensure my clients feel heard, validated, and supported, creating space for them to make positive changes. Once we establish a foundation of trust, we can work together to look beyond the immediate crisis and focus on actionable steps to address the underlying issues.
My ideal clients are those facing relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, or struggles with self-esteem and negative self-beliefs. They seek to break unhelpful patterns, find balance, and cultivate inner peace. Open to alternatives beyond traditional talk therapy, they explore EMDR, Mindfulness, and Polyvagal therapy to deepen self-understanding, develop new skills, and move forward with confidence.
I enjoy working with clients facing anxiety, self-harm, chronic illness, or other mental health challenges. Together, we can explore new strategies to build and maintain healthy relationships and habits, helping you navigate these challenges with confidence.
I work with both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate and affirming space for all, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or dealing with grief and loss, my goal is to provide a supportive, welcoming environment where you feel heard, understood, and celebrated. Together, we’ll work through the difficult moments and foster growth during times of change and transformation.
You’re someone looking for a new way to explore your emotions and experiences—whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. You might be neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum, or managing more complex mental health concerns like Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). In our work together, we’ll use drama therapy to uncover insights, express what feels hard to say, and create real, lasting change in a space where you feel seen and understood.
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Many of my clients approach therapy because they have the experience of "getting by" up until a certain point. Maybe there has been a recent life transition that has led you to seek extra support. Maybe you've been able to do relatively well in life, but you've always felt different and as though there is more to unpack. Exploring current and previous patterns can help shed light on your experiences and guide you on where you want to go.
I have treated a large range of ages between 16-80+ and worked with a variety of diagnosis from depression/anxiety to major mental illness and substance abuse. My approach is direct and client centered.I truly care about my patients’ well-being and enjoy the work that I do. My goal is to help you reach your goals, find ways to express emotions, manage thoughts and feel supported every step of the way.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you are tired of your own BS and are finally ready to make lasting change. Perhaps, your romantic relationships, family connections, or friendships are lackluster, unfulfilling and you’re ready to set yourself up for relationship success. You may have gone through major (or even minor) life changes and now feel like old patterns that you had once resolved are coming back to haunt you.
Does it feel at times as though your brain takes over and your thoughts are repetitive, intrusive and create intense fear and anxiety? Giving yourself reassurance, avoiding the thoughts or distracting yourself only works temporarily until your brain comes up with another fear or thought, impulse or urge? The anxiety intrusive thoughts create can be debilitating and significantly interfere with work, relationships and quality of life. Therapy can incredibly helpful to manage your anxious brain.
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My clients are self-aware, cross-cultural thinkers who have done their years of self-exploration. You long to free yourself from self-limiting habits that you know intimately—but still somehow get you every time. You’re looking for a POC therapist who is comfortable and calm in deep places, can meet your level of insight and courage, and hold safe space so you can cut to the chase. You're itching to cast off the rules that were never yours, and brave the emergence of your most resonant self.
I've had the privilege of working with 18+ clients with wide array of backgrounds and feel honored that they trust me to share their healing journeys. My clients seek a collaborative, comprehensive, and integrative mind-body-spirit approach to transform their anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, dissociation, and life transitions. I offer deep healing, not just symptom management. I am anti-racist and an LGBTQ+ ally, as well an experienced, competent therapist of Trans+ clients.