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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Laura Westbrook creates a safe, welcoming space where acceptance, empathy, and genuine connection form the foundation for change. She practices from a person-centered perspective, treating each person as the expert on their own life while serving as a compassionate guide who helps facilitate growth. Her style is warm and approachable, often incorporating humor and practical tools that fit each individual – including literature, media, music, and meaningful conversation.
Her interest in counseling began with concerns about limited mental health care in the criminal justice system, and that commitment has guided much of her work. She has spent time in nonprofit settings treating addictions and trauma, working with both male and female populations across the lifespan.
Laura works with a broad range of concerns, including addictions, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.
What Laura values most about being a counselor is listening to someone’s story. She recognizes the vulnerability it takes to open up and appreciates the trust clients place in her care. She works with people from diverse backgrounds – including members of the LGBTQ+ community, clients with differing religious beliefs, and individuals living with HIV or other chronic illnesses that affect quality of life.
Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Alabama and Tennessee and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice in Tennessee. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama and completed her master’s and specialist degrees at the University of Florida, which was ranked the second best counseling program in the country at the time.
Outside of work she enjoys connecting through shared interests – she is a big fan of the TV show The Office and believes favorite shows can be a great source of stress relief and connection. She also fondly recalls discovering that watching silly goat videos helped her cope with early college homesickness, a reminder that small comforts can make a big difference.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, online therapy has been found to be just as effective as traditional in-person care.
A major benefit is flexibility – you can meet with a therapist in the format that suits you best, whether that is a video session, a phone call, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and to access care from where you are.
Licensed professionals deliver online therapy, and if you ever feel a different match would be better, you have the option to switch therapists. For many people, online sessions provide an accessible and practical way to address everyday mental health concerns and to work toward their goals.
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