Laura Gates

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a licensed social worker and a highly trained couples and family therapist. Therapy is about taking responsibility for yourself. My approach is warm, direct and conversational using evidence based treatments to assist you in making the changes needed to improve your relationships including your relationship with yourself.

Five Ways Therapy Can Help

Broadens your perspective

Enables you to move forward

Helps you to become less reactive

Teaches you how to negotiate conflict

Promotes more satisfying relationships

I use evidence based treatments which include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness based stress reductions and family systems.

The first session will involve an initial consultation to understand your presenting issue, determine if my approach can be helpful to you, and whether you are comfortable working with me. If we jointly decide it is a good fit then we will determine the frequency of sessions and identify your goals for therapy.