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Laura Lynch, LPC
Registered Play Therapist
LGBTQ+ and Neuro-Affirming Provider
Life is full of so many different kinds of stress and unknowns, emotions can be confusing, and thoughts can be scary. The world can often feel unsafe which can lead to us feeling burnt out, disconnected, insecure, anxious, angry, or even at times, hopeless. Learning how to regulate your body, thoughts and emotions will help you navigate stress more effectively and feel more safe and connected.
Our bodies and brains are constantly scanning the world for threats of danger, and deciding whether we are “safe” or not. When our brains perceive something as a threat, it notifies our bodies to do something about it! You may begin to avoid people and situations as your anxiety grows; you may forget to stand up for yourself or adopt others opinions to avoid confrontation; you may feel mistreated or attacked and lash out at those you love without knowing why; or you may shut down because it hurts less. For kids, this may look like defiance, emotional reactivity, self-deprecation, separation anxiety, isolation, excessive worrying or explosive behaviors.
Our bodies and brains are constantly scanning the world for threats of danger, and deciding whether we are “safe” or not. When our brains perceive something as a threat, it notifies our bodies to do something about it! You may begin to avoid people and situations as your anxiety grows; you may forget to stand up for yourself or adopt others opinions to avoid confrontation; you may feel mistreated or attacked and lash out at those you love without knowing why; or you may shut down because it hurts less. For kids, this may look like defiance, emotional reactivity, self-deprecation, separation anxiety, isolation, excessive worrying or explosive behaviors.
My aim is to guide you to a better understanding of yourself and of the world so you can feel
more connected, understood and confident in supporting yourself through life’s struggles.
Laura Works With:
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Children, teens and young adults (ages 5 and up)
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Parents/caregivers and families
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LGBTQ+ identities
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Neurodivergence Affirming
Laura Specializes In:
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Play Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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CBT/CBT trauma reprocessing
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Mindfulness and Sensory integration
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Anxiety disorders
Contact Laura:
713-568-7680