Laura Alvarado-Rojas (She/Her/Hers)

In my work with anxiety, I help clients manage overwhelming thoughts, constant worry, and physical symptoms like tension. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered approaches, we explore how thoughts influence emotions, identifying the patterns that fuel anxiety. Together, we develop personalized tools to reduce these patterns, helping clients regain a sense of calm, control, and balance in their lives.

Working with survivors of sexual assault requires an approach that is both trauma-sensitive and deeply compassionate. I focus on helping clients regain a sense of safety, autonomy, and self-worth. Using EMDR, Brainspotting, and other integrative methods, I help survivors process and release the pain and trauma stored in their body and mind. My goal is to empower survivors to reconnect with themselves, build healthy boundaries, and cultivate resilience as they move forward in their healing.

I have extensive experience working with individuals living with PTSD, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or generational trauma. Using therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting, I help clients safely process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. My approach is trauma-sensitive, creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their past at their own pace while working toward healing and long-term recovery.

In my work with anxiety, I help clients manage overwhelming thoughts, constant worry, and physical symptoms like tension. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered approaches, we explore how thoughts influence emotions, identifying the patterns that fuel anxiety. Together, we develop personalized tools to reduce these patterns, helping clients regain a sense of calm, control, and balance in their lives.

As an integrative therapist, I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, drawing from various therapeutic modalities. I combine approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, and Person-Centered Therapy to address trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges holistically. This flexible approach allows me to adapt to where the client is in their healing journey, offering the most effective tools to foster growth and long-term resilience.

Brainspotting is a unique, focused treatment that I use to help clients access and process deeply stored trauma. By identifying specific "brainspots" linked to emotional pain, this approach taps into the brain's natural healing abilities. Brainspotting is particularly effective for clients who feel stuck in their trauma or those who need to process difficult memories without having to verbalize them extensively, allowing for deeper emotional release and healing.

EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapy I use to help clients process traumatic memories. By using bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences, allowing clients to move through trauma without feeling overwhelmed. This approach is especially effective for those dealing with PTSD or complex trauma, offering relief and the opportunity to heal in a safe, structured way.