Laura A Pontani
Counselor, MA, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Let's Connect (617) 206-3896
Hello! I’m passionate about supporting women through the many transitions and challenges that shape their lives—motherhood, career shifts, mid-life changes, relationship struggles, grief, and the desire for deeper wellness. Over many years in this work, I’ve had the privilege of walking beside women through these seasons, and my ongoing love of learning keeps me inspired and continually growing, allowing me to bring fresh insight and genuine curiosity into every session. I draw from mindfulness, ACT, IFS, and solution-focused tools to support meaningful, lasting change.
I take a holistic and personalized approach because there’s no single path to healing. I believe you already carry the wisdom you need, and my role is to offer a warm, conversational, and deeply empathetic space where you can reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and move forward with greater ease.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, in transition, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and yourself again, I’m here to help you navigate that journey with compassion and confidence. I offer telehealth appointments and a free phone consultation so you can see whether we’re a good fit.
Call or Email Laura A Pontani now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 206-3896
Let's Connect (617) 206-3896
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health New England (HNE)
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Laura A Pontani
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 206-3896
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 7512 Laura A Pontani
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended Lesley University, Graduated 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Laura A Pontani
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (617) 206-3896
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Laura A Pontani
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (617) 206-3896