LAUREL STARKWEATHER, MA, LPC, LMFT Associate, emdr Trained, Supervised by Tabitha westbrook, lpc-s, lmft-s, csat
Direct Number: 469-659-6990
Independent Contractor
Areas of Specialty: Trauma Recovery, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Couples Counseling, Complex Childhood Trauma, EMDR, Life Transitions, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Meets with individuals, couples, and families ages 13+
Sessions are $210 per 50 minutes
Laurel is a passionate and educated therapist, that brings both life experience and clinical skills to help those she works with. Laurel has a passion for trauma recovery, and often uses EMDR to help her clients process past traumatic memories. She is practical and unbiased in how she offers guidance, and has a genuine heart to help. She loves working with couples, and partners with them to find solution and strategies for growth. Laurel values engaging her clients, and has a witty, and perceptive style as a therapist. She values teaching couples strategies for communicating and connecting on a deeper level, and working through conflict that may be taught to do so on their own.
Laurel pursued a career in counseling after raising her children alongside her husband. Her world travel and life experience add to her skillset as a therapist and points to her love of helping others heal, as being a therapist has been a dream and passion of hers for many years.
Outside of the office, you'll find Laurel munching on a something delicious from CAVA. She has a great sense of humor, and you'll often find her cracking up with other therapists as she loves to find joy in life.
Education & Certifications
Masters in Counseling from Amberton University
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
EMDR Trained (EMDRIA)
Gottman Level 2 Trained for Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy Trained
What the community is saying:
"Laurel is an outstanding therapist who balances warmth, clinical skill, and space for the client. I am always impressed by her insight and compassion as she helps others navigate very difficult events and seasons in their lives. She is a gift to anyone who has the opportunity to work with her." Reagan Daniel, Therapist at Alethia Therapy