Laura Sauer

Skills:

• Compassionate

• Culturally Competent

• Empathetic

• Empowering

Approach:

Every person deserves to feel genuinely understood in even their darkest moments without judgement. When this is achieved, I believe that each person will discover within themselves the ability to effectively deal with their habitual hurts and hangups. I am here to be that non-judgmental teammate, assisting you in finding your strengths while utilizing a trauma informed lens and integrating mindfulness based grounding techniques into sessions. 

About me:

I love spending time with my two daughters, husband, and dog, they are my whole world. I find joy being in nature, whether it is hiking, gardening, rock-climbing, bike riding, or simply sitting outside. I also find life in being a part of my church community, from attending a service to volunteering to being together with friends.

Specialties:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma

Treatment Modalities Include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Person Centered Therapy

• Play Therapy

• Positive Psychology/Strength Based Therapy

Education:

• Oral Roberts University- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

• Columbia University School of Social Work- Master of Social Work

Experience:

I have experience working in a crisis response team, a substance use and behavioral health inpatient facility, the court system, and an international refugee resettlement agency. I’ve worked with various populations including children, adolescents, and adults, survivors of human trafficking, veterans, perpetrators of domestic violence, and individuals with criminal drug charges. I also have specialized training in suicidal/homicidal crisis intervention, and the specific needs of immigrants and refugees.