Laura
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (802) 441-6459
Available both in-person and online
239 South Union Street Suite 5 Burlington, VT 05401
I hope to be a soft place to land for my clients as they navigate their own journey in life and create a space where they feel comfortable to be vulnerable. I think of myself as a guide to walk beside folks through the harder times and also to emphasize and highlight their strengths as they work towards their goals. Whether you are feeling stuck, wanting to learn more about managing your anxiety, or healing from trauma I see my clients as whole people and focus deeply on our therapeutic connection. I believe that this relationship is central to the work we will do together.
I take a strengths-based approach to my work and am guided by social work values that emphasize social justice, the inherent worth of a person and the importance of connection. I utilize a humanistic and person-centered framework as well as exploring parts work and relational theory. I specialize in trauma work, anxiety, ADHD, depression and queer issues.
I'm really passionate about working with young adults/college students who are experiencing the transition into adulthood. I also care deeply about working with women, queer-identifying people and those who are experiencing poverty/identify as lower-income.
Call or Email Laura Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (802) 441-6459
Let's Connect (802) 441-6459
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- MVP Health Care
- TRICARE
Laura Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (802) 441-6459
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Vermont / 097.0136141 Supervised by Lindsay Jernigan (Vermont / 048.0056429) Laura Smith
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended University of Vermont, MSW, Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Laura Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (802) 441-6459
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Laura Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (802) 441-6459
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Laura Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (802) 441-6459