Laura Meeks, MS, APC, NCC, CTP is a counselor dedicated to helping clients improve their mental and relational health. Specialties: Adoption and Fostering, Anxiety/OCD/Panic/Phobias, Christian Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infant Adjustment and Bonding, Parenting, Relationships, Self-esteem, and Trauma.Specialty Populations: Infants through 4-year-olds, tweens, teens, young adults, women, parents, coupl
es, families, and veterans.About Laura:Laura has a wealth of lived experience. Personally identifies as biracial (Japanese, Jewish), Jewish (heritage), Christian (faith), and as a woman, mother, and wife. She personally knows what it's like to be in counseling - for the first time, or what seems like the 1,000th time. More importantly, she knows how great progress feels, and wants to help you experience the same. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two border collies. She loves dancing, singing, bling, Jesus, hiking, animals, traveling, scuba diving, and dancing down the street to her favorite tunes. Laura's Counseling Philosophy: First and foremost, seeking support through counseling is a strength!And even if you or your loved ones see it as a weakness or something scary, it's okay to be weak and it's okay to be nervous. These are normal human emotions - especially when we try something new.As a professional counselor, I am committed to a certain way of doing things:To listen, and listen wellTo be kind, respectful, and fun (sometimes!)To help you feel heard, understood, and valuedTo help you understand yourself and others more deeplyTo help you set and reach goalsTo utilize proven techniques backed by research To provide relevant information in a way that makes sense to youTo offer suggestions that may helpTo challenge you at times, in a respectful wayTo follow ethical guidelines set forth by the American Counseling AssociationThe main counseling theory that I utilize is Carl Rogers’ Client Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an unconditional positive regard for the client and a non-judgmental approach. I strive to see every client with respect, genuine care and concern, and even awe at their unique life experiences and way of being. I also incorporate artistic, Cognitive Behavioral, existential, imagery, play, solution-focused, and trauma techniques.Insurance: Laura Meeks Counseling & Therapy Services, LLC is committed to high quality services for each and every client. To that end, we are not in network with insurance panels. Clients can request an insurance friendly bill to submit to their insurance carrier for reimbursement. For more information on out of network benefits, please contact your insurance carrier directly.
