Laura Magno King (she/her)

I approach anxiety as both a nervous system reaction and a response shaped by your lived experience—not a personal flaw. Together, we slow things down and explore the patterns beneath the overwhelm, building awareness of how anxiety lives in your body—racing thoughts, tension, restlessness, or shutdown—and how old relational stories may still be shaping present fears. We focus on creating felt safety and supporting regulation in the here and now.

I approach grief and loss through the understanding that attachment is a survival system—our bonds are wired into our nervous system to keep us safe. When we lose someone, we’re not only grieving emotionally; we’re experiencing the disruption of a core regulatory relationship, which shapes how grief unfolds. We honor your experience of loss, soften self judgment and overwhelm, and support you in carrying connection and meaning forward in a way that feels integrated and steady over time.

I approach relationship challenges with the belief that conflict is normal and often a bid for connection rather than a sign that something is broken. Beneath recurring arguments or distance are usually unmet needs, unspoken fears, and protective patterns that once made sense. In our work, we untangle these cycles with curiosity and compassion, helping you communicate more clearly, take ownership of your experience, and rebuild trust in ways that feel grounded, mutual, and sustainable over time.

I use attachment theory as a framework for understanding how early relational experiences shape the way we connect, protect ourselves, and make meaning in relationships today. Our attachment patterns are adaptive strategies developed to maintain closeness and safety, even if they no longer serve us in the same way. In therapy, we watch these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, and create new relational experiences that foster greater security, flexibility, and trust.

I use narrative therapy to explore the stories you’ve come to hold about yourself, your relationships, and your life. Many of these stories are shaped by family, culture, and larger systems, and can quietly influence how you see your worth and possibilities. Together, we externalize problems rather than locating them within you, making space to question dominant narratives and reconnect with strengths, values, and preferred ways of living that feel more aligned and empowering.

I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than fighting or avoiding them. Together, we build skills in mindfulness and acceptance, creating space for uncomfortable internal experiences while staying grounded in the present moment. From there, we clarify what truly matters to you and take meaningful, values-aligned steps so your life feels guided by intention rather than reactivity.