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Laura Samalya

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I received my bachelor's from James Madison University and a Master of Arts from Lesley University in Expressive Therapy.

My approach to therapy

I utilize creative interventions to help you get to your own insights and realizations.

What you can expect from me

I am here to guide you to self discovery and happiness.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Warm, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Lesley College, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at James Madison University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Jungian, Biofeedback, Art Therapy, Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychotic Disorders, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Play, Experiential, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Humanistic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5250 Challedon Drive 202
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462