Laura
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP (she, her)
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Have things been feeling overwhelming, heavy, or just like too much lately? Or do you suspect you have ADHD, AuDHD, or have recently received a diagnosis? I focus on supporting women in their 20s–40s: the high-achievers who look like they have it all together, but secretly don't get why it feels so impossibly hard just to keep up. Or those that want to be doing more but can't quite get there.
If you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or are looking for practical solutions to navigate low mood and overwhelm, you are in the right place. Let's take that first step together and find a path forward.
As a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, I have the lived experience to really get what you’re going through. You won't have to explain your brain to me. My approach is tailored to you, authentic, and filled with humour. Together, we’ll work on self-acceptance, exploring your life story, and building practical skills that actually work for your wiring.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, burnout, or just a feeling of being lost, I’m here to help you unpack it. We'll collaborate to get you back to feeling like your true, authentic self: validated, confident, and resilient.
Ready to see if we're a good fit? Reach out today to schedule a free, no-pressure 15-minute consultation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 15744 Laura Shaw
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Yorkville University, Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2024
- Certificate from TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises - Level 1) 2019
- Certificate from Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Autism
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Toronto, ON M5H
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP