Laura Galasso

I'm Laura Galasso, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience working with children, teens, families and young adults. My background spans school-based mental health, outpatient settings, and private practice. I specialize in trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, and supporting clients through life transitions. I work with clients ages 12 and up, and I'm constantly deepening my training expertise to benefit my clients. I believe in showing up for clients with genuine warmth and a commitment to growth.

My approach is strength-based and trauma-informed meaning I start from the belief that you already have resilience inside you, and my job is to help you access it. I draw on a range of evidence-based methods including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tailoring the blend to what works best for each person. For younger clients, I incorporate art-based activities to make our work more accessible and engaging. Whether we're addressing anxiety, emotional regulation, past trauma, or a major life change, I'll meet you where you are and build our work together around your goals and pace.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other in a low pressure way. I'll ask questions to understand what's brought you here, what life looks like for you right now, and what kind of support feels most helpful. There's no rush, we will begin at a pace where you can show up exactly as you are, without needing to have everything figured out. By the end of our first meeting, we'll have a clearer picture of where we're starting and what we might work toward together, and I'll make sure any next steps feel manageable and right for you.