Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Finding the right therapist to meet your needs that provides a comfortable and safe space is crucial to creating a solid foundation for change. I strongly believe that the relationship between therapist and client should be one that fosters acceptance, empathy, and connection. My approach to counseling includes working from a person-centered model where the client is the expert on their life, and I am there to help facilitate change and act as more of a guide on their journey. My approach also involves utilizing humor and allowing ourselves to explore the best tools to meet clients’ individual needs. This can be through literature, media, music and, of course, meaningful conversation.
I originally got into counseling through my interest in the lack of mental health care in the criminal justice system. I strongly believe that every individual deserves adequate and competent mental health care, regardless of their background. In the past, I have primarily worked for non-profits treating addictions and trauma and have experience with both male and female populations of all ages.
My favorite part about being a counselor is getting to know someone and hear their story. It takes a lot of vulnerability to be able to open up to someone else and I am always grateful that my clients trust me with the most intimate parts of their self. I work with a wide array of clients; from LGBTQ+ community members, to those with varying religious backgrounds, and even those that have been diagnosed with HIV and other chronic illnesses that affect their quality of life.
Some fun facts about me!
I grew up in California and attended college at the University of Alabama. I believe that living in two drastically different environments has helped me with developing my cultural competency as a counselor and has allowed me to engage with all different types of people. After graduating from Alabama, I went on to attend the University of Florida for my Master’s and Specialist degrees (ranked the second best Counseling program in the country at the time).
I am a huge fan of the TV show The Office and feel that our favorite shows can be a great outlet for stress and one of the best ways to connect with others!
When I was going through periods of feeling homesick early on in college, I learned that goats are my absolute favorite animal by watching videos of them being silly to help cope. We all have to find something that brings us comfort!
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Finding a therapist who offers a safe, comfortable space is central to creating a reliable foundation for change, and Laura Westbrook centers her work on that principle.
She follows a person-centered model that treats the individual as the expert on their own life while she serves as a guide to facilitate growth. Her approach blends acceptance, empathy, and connection with practical tools tailored to each person – including literature, media, music, and meaningful conversation – and she does not shy away from using humor where it helps the therapeutic process.
Laura is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama (LPC04476) and Tennessee (LPC 7543) and has seven years of clinical experience. Based in Tennessee, she specializes in addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, grief, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Her interest in counseling began with concerns about limited mental health care in the criminal justice system, and she has primarily worked for non-profit organizations treating addictions and trauma. She has experience working with both male and female populations across age groups and with clients from diverse religious backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people living with HIV and other chronic illnesses that affect quality of life.
Laura often cites her favorite part of counseling as getting to know someone and hearing their story. She values the vulnerability it takes to share one’s experiences and appreciates the trust clients place in her when discussing intimate aspects of their lives.
On a personal note, she grew up in California, completed undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama, and earned both her Master’s and Specialist degrees from the University of Florida. She enjoys connecting with others through shared interests – she is a big fan of the TV show The Office and finds that favorite shows can be a helpful outlet for stress – and she playfully credits silly goat videos with helping her cope with homesickness in college.
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