Laura Binagia

The appeal of therapy for me was always that it is a place you can actually open up about the real things in your life - not just the surface ones - and receive intentional support based in both intellectual ideas AND warm, compassionate, genuine human connection. I now strive to create this experience for each of my clients - a place where they can feel comfortable, explore their growth edges, let their emotions flow, and gain inspiration for how to make the changes in life they seek. I use Humanistic, Gestalt, and Existential theories as the foundation of my approach. I also incorporate ideas from a range of other theories (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, and more) in a creative and intuitive way, according to clients' personalities, concerns, and what is relevant in the moment to work towards their counseling goals. Your personal beliefs are important and centered in therapy, and as such I do ask clients about their philosophical, existential, and spiritual beliefs about life. We can incorporate these into your therapy experience as you explore what you believe, the meaning you find in life, and what is healthy and supportive for you at this time. Regarding my personal beliefs - I was raised in a religious (Catholic) family, went through an extended period of questioning, and am now non-religious but exploring different spiritual ideas. As a result, I have direct empathy for those who are religious, spiritual, agnostic, atheist, or anywhere in between. If you are interested in topics of Human Design or Astrology, I've also been studying those and am happy to hear your ideas or explore those systems with you as a source of self-discovery or inspiration alongside traditional therapy techniques (by client request only, of course!). If you have questions for me, please don't hesitate to reach out via email - laura@deepthinkertherapy.com or call/text (682) 207-5370.