MEET LAURA

An experiential therapist and advocate deeply dedicated to expanding beyond traditional treatment boundaries to support and promote innovative approaches for true holistic healing.

Laura Quintanar is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Practitioner. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Her career in the mental health field began in 2004, and she has worked in various settings including a local children's hospital, residential treatment center, youth inpatient hospital, MHMR clinics, early childhood intervention, law enforcement, and children's advocacy centers. She is currently a member of the Association for Play Therapy, Keller Counselor Association, American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, EMDR International Association, and Yoga Alliance.

Laura is a seasoned therapist specializing in treating a wide array of issues such as developmental trauma, parent-child/attachment problems, PTSD, parenting challenges, life changes, gender/identity concerns, behavioral issues, domestic violence, chronic pain and illness, depression, anxiety, and divorce/separation. She adopts a somatic-based approach to healing and customizes her therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of each client, whether in individual or group sessions. Her methods include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trust Based Relationship Intervention, Wilderness/Nature-based Therapy, Children’s Yoga, and Trauma Conscious Yoga.

A note from Laura: My primary goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with every client who visits my office or connects with me through a video call. Creating a space free from judgment and fostering an environment where everyone can feel unconditionally accepted is crucial for exploring shadows, shame, and trauma. I am dedicated to helping each client feel truly seen, safe, and deeply understood as this is the cornerstone of the healing process. It would be my privilege to accompany you on your therapeutic journey, guiding you toward discovering your most beautiful and authentic self.