My name is Laura, I am a registered Social Worker in good standing with the province of British Columbia. I have a Master’s of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan. I acknowledge that I work and live on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish People as an uninvited guest on this land. 

My approach to practice is to create a safe space to help you re-discover your power and use it to navigate challenging life events. I use different types of techniques and approaches to help you find the answers that you are looking for, honoring you and your process every step of the way— I believe that you are the ultimate expert of your own life, and I am here to remind you of that and shine a light on all the beauty that you carry within you. 

Although I have plenty of experience under my belt, I also believe in ongoing training and professional growth, and I continue to engage in relevant training and programs that inform my practice and guide my work. My practice is not static. I seek ongoing learning, challenges, and interventions that I can incorporate into my practice. My need to continue learning is evident and it is my duty as your counsellor to continue growing and working towards becoming an even better and skillful professional. 

Cultural Identities/Lived Experience: Latinx, Immigrant, uninvited Settler.

I offer sessions in English and Spanish.