What services do you offer?
Currently, Bay Leaf Therapy offers adult individual psychotherapy. We also offer short-term couples or family counseling. Eventually, we will be offering workshops and possibly group therapy options. Stay tuned!
What is your area of expertise?
I work with adults and occasionally transitioning youth ages 17+. I have extensive experience working with people with ADHD, anxiety, depression, acute trauma, complex and relational trauma, ASD, social anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, substance use disorders, grief, and more. You are welcome to contact me and if I feel your area of concern is not one within my scope of practice, I will help you to identify resources that will be better suited.
Why is it called Bay Leaf Therapy?
The Bay tree is also known as a bay laurel or laurel tree. These trees are meaningful to Laurel both because of their shared name and because the beautiful and aromatic trees are reminders of home.
Are you an LGBTQ+ ally?
Yes! I strongly support the identities, rights, and protections of sexual and gender minorities. I also acknowledge that, while I am always learning, I may sometimes fall short in my understanding of the complexities of some of those experiences. I take an approach of genuine curiosity and compassion, and am grateful for every chance clients bring to expand my competence and capacity to support and affirm their unique identities and the challenges that come with them.
What modalities do you use?
Laurel uses an integrative therapeutic approach. Her preferred theoretical framework is psychodynamic psychotherapy. Laurel is currently pursuing advanced training in this modality from the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. She also has years of training and working in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and incorporates elements of these as indicated in support of client needs and goals.
How much does therapy cost?
My current rate is $175 per 60 minute session. I accept out of pocket clients on a sliding scale based on need.
Where do you meet?
I hold sessions in person at my office at 8 Beaver Meadow Rd. in Norwich, VT or via telehealth/phone.
Do you accept insurance?
Unfortunately, I don’t currently accept insurance, although it’s something I am actively working toward. I do provide a superbill for clients to submit to their insurance companies that cover out of network providers.