MEET LAURA

An experiential therapist and advocate who is deeply committed to transcending traditional treatment boundaries in order to support and promote innovative approaches for true holistic healing.

Laura Quintanar is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor and Registered Yoga Teacher. She holds 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. Laura has been trained and certified as an Early Intervention Specialist, Infant Mental Health Therapist, Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, Kids Yoga Teacher, and Trauma Conscious Yoga Teacher.
Laura is an experienced therapist specializing in issues related to developmental trauma, attachment problems in parent-child relationships, PTSD, parenting challenges, life transitions, gender and identity concerns, behavioral difficulties, domestic violence, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression, and divorce or separation.
She uses a somatic and attachment-based foundation for healing, tailoring her approaches to meet the unique needs of each client, whether during individual or group sessions.  Some of the approaches include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Wilderness and Nature-based Therapy, 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.