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Laura Brown-Rivera

Therapist(she/they)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hey my love, I'm Laura -- welcome to Audacious Healing!

As a Black, queer, neurodivergent, femme-presenting therapist, I bring refreshing honesty to a space that's actually built for you to let your hair down.

No performing, no pretending — just real talk, empowerment, and the motivation to keep going.

I've spent over a decade working with teens, young adults, parents and families who don't always see themselves reflected in traditional therapy spaces.

If you're ready for a space where you can show up fully as yourself, book a free intro call below to see if AUDACIOUS HEALING is a good fit!

(Sliding Scale Available)

My approach to therapy

Let's unpack some of the trauma that holding you back...

Therapy with me isn't clinical and distant — it's honest, warm, and grounded in real life. I show up as my full self so you can too.

My style is direct but never harsh; I'll tell you the truth, celebrate your wins, and push you gently when you need it. I draw on trauma-informed, narrative, and strength-based approaches, and I center identity, culture, and lived experience as core to healing, not an afterthought.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is about getting comfortable, not checking boxes.

Expect honesty over sugar-coated BS and empty "hmmm-mmmhs"-- encouragement that actually motivates you!

Audacious Healing is a space where you don't have to code-switch or explain yourself. I show up consistently, ask real questions, and create room for you to be unapologetically you. Healing happens faster when you're not also managing a mask.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Empowering, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Multidimensional Family, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Somatic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Art Therapy, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English