Laura McGovern

Hi, I’m Laura, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#37FI00237600) and Licensed Professional Counselor (#37PC01181700), and I work with clients ready to break free from the patterns that make us feel stuck. I earned my master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and spent four years in California gaining experience in a variety of settings. Now back in NJ, I bring the invaluable skills and perspective I’ve gained in California, offering clients a compassionate, holistic approach to help you grow.

Therapy with me is real, deep, and tailored to you. I take a holistic, empowering approach to therapy, integrating humor and creativity to foster self-reflection and self-compassion. I help clients uncover and challenge negative core beliefs by offering new perspectives, reframing maladaptive thinking, and encouraging curiosity. I believe perspective is everything, and by shifting unhelpful views, clients can break free from limiting beliefs, embrace growth, and thrive in more fulfilling ways.

My goal is to help you gain deeper self-awareness, practical tools, and foster resiliency and self-compassion. I help identify and challenge negative core beliefs, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and explore new perspectives that empower growth. Sessions provide a supportive, open space to reflect, while also offering gentle challenges to step outside comfort zones and thrive. My goal is to create a safe, affirming environment that fosters both insight and meaningful change.