Laura Shafer, LMHC, WA | Psychotherapist

About Laura Shafer

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Women's Issues Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laura Shafer

Hi there, I'm Laura! Life can leave you anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, or unsure of who you are. I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and caregiver burnout with warmth, honesty, and practical tools. Together we'll create a meaningful change and help you feel more like yourself. My focus If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, caregiving, or a major life transition, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ll help you understand what’s keeping you stuck, work through difficult emotions, develop healthier patterns, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and balance. My approach My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space while helping clients understand the patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we build insight, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. My communication style My communication style is warm, direct, and conversational. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly while also being gently challenged when needed. Therapy with me is collaborative and practical—we’ll explore difficult emotions and patterns while keeping our work focused on your goals and meaningful change. My journey to mental healthcare My journey began in education, where I worked as a teacher and school counselor and discovered how meaningful it was to support people through difficult seasons of life. My own experiences with life transitions, caregiving, and balancing family and career deepened my understanding of how easily people can lose themselves while caring for everyone. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by identifying what is keeping them stuck and developing a clear, realistic path forward.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Washington

Education and training

Lamar University, MEd in School Counseling
Texas A & M University, Bachelor's

NPI number

1356189864

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What practice does Laura Shafer work with?

Laura Shafer works with Rula Health - Washington.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Shafer?

Laura Shafer frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Shafer on their profile.