Laura Carr

Hello! I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001. I have extensive experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples and families who desire to enrich their lives through the personal relationships they have with themselves and others.

It takes a tremendous amount of courage and strength to reach out when you are struggling. To be human is to understand that in life “pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” Sadly, most people who experience suffering don’t know there is another option. Suffering takes many forms such as anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem (aka self-hate), lack of self care, feeling easily overwhelmed, sabotage, aggression, self-harm, emotional detachment from others, just to name a few...all of which are primarily a disconnection with oneself.

Individuals have a multilayered, often rigid, belief system and are commonly unaware of how these beliefs shape and define their world. Beliefs directly influence one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In our sessions, you will learn how this whole process works. You might have intellectual knowledge of it, but having someone who is not in your experience helps illuminate all those areas that are in your blindspot.

You will learn how to practice awareness (awake/conscious) of your internal experience. Being aware leads to being at choice. As we explore your life experiences, we will identify your disabling beliefs, and you can learn the skills necessary to bring about the changes you desire. These skills will allow you to be with yourself as you are experiencing the painful experiences that naturally occur in life, thus allowing you to let go of the maladaptive behaviors that lead to suffering.