Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, holistic, feminist, solution-focused, strength-based and centered on the family therapy model. Laurie believes that her role as a therapist is to assist others to increase awareness of their own power to heal, sustain, and grow in response to life challenges.

Areas of specialty include: sexual abuse/assault, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, grief and loss, divorce, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol/chemical dependency.

Besides her personal experiences as a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, Laurie’s employment history includes: 7 years at the Humboldt County CWS Children’s Shelter, 6 years at Catholic Charities Counseling Agency, 2 years at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Humboldt, 2 years at Redwood Coast Regional Center (working with people who have Developmental Disabilities), and 2 years at Humboldt Women for Shelter (now Humboldt Domestic Violence Services).

It has been her personal experience and professional observation that the need for inner healing is often of critical importance in maintaining sobriety, health, and happiness. Laurie has over 25 years of sobriety and credits her inner work as critical for maintaining it.