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Laura Shely

Therapist(She/her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

People are born to be connected to each other but often our past hurts prevent us from receiving the closeness we crave. I offer a safe and empathetic space where people can talk about their hurts, fears and sadness and to help them heal and strengthen themselves and their connections with their partners, friends and family members.

My approach to therapy

I come from an attachment theory perspective which states we are genetically designed to be connected to other human beings and they we need to be able to rely on and trust others. When we reach out to others and we feel they are not there for us when we need them it can cause deeply felt feelings of rejection, abandonment and leaving us feeling unlovable. These feelings can make it difficult for us to trust others or to be close to others.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect that I am genuinely interested in their journey through life and the importance of their feelings and their need for connection.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Inquisitive, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Houston - Clear Lake
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    700 Milam Street #1300
    Houston, TX 77002