Laura Ranalletta (she/her)

I provide a warm, nonjudgmental and highly collaborative space for my clients to explore, learn, grow and heal. I expect you to do hard things in therapy, and you can expect me to be there every step of the way, supporting you wholeheartedly. In my work, I draw from various evidenced based therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR) and weave them together as a way to personalize your therapy experience. Human existence is inherently unique for each of us, and that means a uniquely tailored approach to therapy is important. Life isn’t linear, and neither is therapy. Aside from being a therapist, I’m also a flawed human being, as I expect you are too. I make mistakes, I have bad days, and I have my own biases that require regular checking. My willingness to share my humanness and truly accept the humanness in others is part of what sets me apart as a therapist. It allows me to build strong, trusting relationships with clients, an essential part of therapeutic process.

I believe that all people are inherently good and that we’re all doing the best we can. I also believe that we can always be doing better. When issues arise, it is typically a result of some context, circumstance, or life experience that a person encountered. Using this framework, I strive to help you better understand what's shaped your life thus far and to help you not only realize your own goodness, but harness it to make a better life for yourself. Your goodness is in there. Trust me! Let me help you find it. I welcome and celebrate all identities in my practice, and I enjoy working with folx who don't feel welcome in other spaces. I recognize my own privilege as well as the power dynamics that can show up in a therapeutic setting, and I strive to create a space that feels equanimous and collaborative.