Laura Hanson

The world is complex and we are much more lonely than ever, despite being more connected than ever. We all feel it- performance anxiety, constant stress, hidden shame and/or imposter syndrome, feeling like a burden or that you're too much or that you're not enough, normalizing what we have been through and just pushing through or feeling guilty because other's had it worse... the list goes on. What if you learned that your own nervous system was wired in specific ways before birth and through key development stages up to 24 months, and then through 12 years, and then through 21 years of life? It is very cool, and we now have the science to both understand how the nervous system & brain impact how we [unknowingly] process and interact with others AND how to work through our lived and generational neuro "wiring" to become who we were supposed to be and who we want to become. You can be more authentic. (I've done it) You can calm your body and reduce pain and unknown ailments. (I've done it) You can unlearn behaviors that allowed you to adapt through life, that may now be maladaptive and unknowingly blocking or sabotaging connection. (I've done this too) It is hard work, it can be scary, but I have done it and it is worth it. You are never to old, to learn who you can be, or become who you would like to be. I specialize in working with Individuals, Couples, First Responders and Military Families in areas of PTSD, C-PTSD, Trauma, Betrayal, Grief, Intergenerational Trauma, Relationality, and finding ones “Self”. Through the use of experiential, attachment-based, neuro-psychology, and emotionally focused therapy frameworks, I support my clients in exploring their relationship with themselves, and with others, while experiencing challenges that are faced on a daily basis. Most importantly, I offer clients a chance to learn and grow skills so they can finally be truly connected personally, professionally, and relationally; and become more creative, authentic, confident, and resilient. I lean heavily on the therapy and ACE’s models of Dr Nadine Burke Harris, Terry Real LICSW, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr Rick Hanson, Dr Dan Siegel, Dr Dick Schwartz, Dr Gabor Maté and The Gottmans. I offer 60 & 90 minute confidential Relational Life Coaching session via in-person, telehealth for individuals and couples via the secure SimplePractice suite. DISCLAIMER: I am a professionally trained life and relationship coach. I am not: a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, or licensed clinical social worker. I am always open to invitations for future workshops, client consultations, business coaching, and other collaborations. My background includes roles in auditing & contractual compliance for financial, insurance, education, healthcare, and behavioral health. - I hold a B.A. from the College of Saint Catherine in St Paul, Minnesota for Philosophy of Applied Ethics. - I hold active CEUs from the Veterans Administration VA TRAIN (VA), Relational Life Institute, (RLT), The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM), The Weekend University UK, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), eCARE, and PESI UK. PLEASE REMEMBER: I share my experience that it may be useful to you in working to heal your life and your symptoms. No information that I provide can take the place of professional evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Please always use your own good judgment about what you decide to follow or try. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS OR NEED HELP, there is help! Your life and your safety matters! In the US call 988, reach out to local police, a mental health professional, or a crisis hotline (in the US call 988). You are loved and Healing is possible!