
Laura Hetzel
Associate Professional Counselor, MPS, ATR-BC, LAPC (she, her)
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525 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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I support people to feel more capable, motivated, and self-accepting and to reduce feelings of overwhelm, chronic indecision, and anxiety. You deserve to trust in yourself, in others, and in your abilities so you can make decisions and take steps forward. I specialize in supporting adults and children with diagnoses of C-PTSD and OCD, and neurodivergence such as ADHD and Autism. Because I am an art therapist, we can also process experiences through art-making that feel outside of spoken language. For kids and adults with OCD, I utilize ERP, the gold standard of OCD treatment.

I utilize relational, in-depth, and trauma-informed therapies coupled with evidence-based techniques. I am skilled at engaging with clients of all ages and love to support families. I am a queer clinician. I am warm, authentic, and gentle, but will also challenge you to allow for growth. Together, we will find what's the right mix for you specifically.
I hope to hear from you so we can explore if I am a good fit for you, your child, or your family. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation call.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Visa
Laura Hetzel
Associate Professional Counselor, MPS, ATR-BC, LAPC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Pennsylvania / APC000621 Supervised by Kristen Rashid (Pennsylvania / PC014968) Laura Hetzel
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended School of Visual Art, Art Therapy, Graduated 2017
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board 22-514 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Child
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- CPTSD
- Developmental Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Highly Sensitive People
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Artful Explorations Therapy
525 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Laura Hetzel
Associate Professional Counselor, MPS, ATR-BC, LAPC