Laura Taets (she/her)

Grief is an emotional reaction to loss and can be experienced in response to any loss, not just the loss of a loved one. Our own histories, cultures, circumstances & beliefs shape our individual grief experiences. Whether you need a safe space to talk about your loss or are in need of practical guidance for moving through the day, therapy can help. With dedication, compassion and collaboration, I help you cope, regain a sense of control & will guide you on your healing journey.

Covid-19 has changed the way we live/work & has greatly increased risk of burnout. Burnout manifests as exhaustion, irritability or lacking in self-efficacy in the workplace. This can be due to low staffing, lack of resources, excessive demands, lack of respect/recognition & workplace hazards. The consequences take a toll on our physical & emotional well being. With dedication, compassion and collaboration, I help you cope, regain a sense of control & together we make a plan for moving forward.

When you or someone you love is diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness/condition, it impacts everyone in that person's circle. Therapy focuses on helping you adjust, cope & optimize your quality of life by addressing emotional, practical, relational and/or existential concerns. I provide client-centered, solutions-focused expertise in navigating illness and the health care system. I collaborate with you to map out a plan to address today’s concerns while keeping an eye on the destination.

I use person-centered therapy techniques for clients looking for a less-directive therapeutic approach. Meeting clients where they are, I provide a listening presence and support toward positive change.

Eclectic Therapy is my primary treatment orientation. It provides me flexibility to tailor therapy sessions to each client and his/her unique circumstances, presenting concern(s) & goals for therapy. As an Eclectic Therapist, I have specialized training & experience in a few different treatments, and each of those is a tool in my therapy toolkit. Whether there's a singular problem to be addressed from multiple angles or multiple problems each requiring a different approach, I have the tools.

I use Solution Focused Brief Therapy with clients living with serious illness, in order to overcome obstacles and optimize quality of life. The treatment de-emphasizes the underlying cause of the presenting problem, and instead takes a future oriented approach to problem solving.

When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or other serious/chronic illness, everything can change in an instant. The emotional and practical concerns can be overwhelming, unfamiliar & ever changing. From diagnosis through survivorship, I provide client-centered, solutions-focused expertise to help you process thoughts & feelings; improve coping for depression, anxiety, loss, physical changes & treatment side effects; and connect you to additional resources for the support you need.

Trauma therapies, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) are highly effective treatment modalities for trauma and many other issues as well including depression, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, grief, and many more. They are more structured than some of the other modalities & work well when clients are stuck or seeking a more directive approach than traditional talk therapy. ART can even work without the client ever discussing a problem!