Laura Streyffeler, PhD, LMHC-QS.
February 6, 2023

Dr. Laura Counseling - Laura Streyffeler, PhD, LMHC-QS.

1. What's your practice focus and who are your typical patients?

My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon an eclectic variety of techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each individual client. With sensitivity and compassion, humor and perspective, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths, heal from past (or current) issues, and/or identify and achieve life goals. I work with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are: domestic violence, sexual abuse, rape, forensic psychology and other trauma related issues as well as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management, LBGTQ, grief and loss, trauma, mid-life changes and related issues, divorce and changing families, and other relationship issues.

2. Tell us about yourself. 

I believe that pain sucks and healing happens. My mother struggled with mental health issues and my father took his life when I was 14. As I got older, I was in a number of relationships ranging from unhealthy to abusive. At 27, I had had enough and moved from Massachusetts to Florida to start my journey from healing to healthy. I am proud to say that I have been in a long term, happy and healthy marriage for 25 years and have a 22-year-old son. I have been working as a therapist for almost 30 years and love it as much now as the day I saw my first client.

3. Tell us the story of a patient who you are most proud of helping.

I believe that progress is a journey, not a destination. It is not a contest so I cannot choose just one. I am most proud that clients trust me enough to share their pain and grateful that they allow me to walk beside them as they heal, grow and step into their personal power.

4. What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a practitioner in private practice?

Paperwork! It has always been my greatest challenge. The discipline to down and do it is probably the biggest challenge, but I spent many years working in not-for-profit agencies and learned if something goes wrong (or even if it doesn't) - "If it's not written down, it didn't happen." I never take notes in front of a client, so I have to find time later to do them.

5. What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a private practice today?\

Most importantly,

Always trust your gut.

Always hold onto your integrity, boundaries and passion.

Never forget to practice (maintain) self-care, self-compassion and self-respect.

6. Where can people find you?

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