Laura Mitchell

Laura is a registered Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults. She has experience helping individuals with a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, substance abuse, compulsive behaviour, phobias, and relationship and family issues. She has worked in educational settings, private practice, residential treatment centers and non-profit organizations to advocate for individuals and assist them in meeting their goals.

Laura’s clinical training has been integrative, combining modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural, Dialectical Behaviour, Emotion-Focused, Mindfulness-based and Humanistic therapies. She received a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. Prior to her graduate studies, Laura completed specialized training in addictions counselling, crisis management and motivational interviewing. She is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified Therapist.

 In her practice, Laura adopts a client-centered and collaborative approach, providing evidence-based strategies that are tailored to the unique needs of each person. She believes strongly in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship and in clients’ capacities to create positive change through their own strengths and resources. Currently, Laura works full-time in private practice.