LauraÌýConner

  • MS
  • Ed
  • LPC
  • Behavioral Health Counselor

Laura is a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in university counseling settings. She is passionate about working with the college population, as this stage of life is exciting, but can be a difficult process when developing one's identities, valuesÌýand sense of self. Laura is part of the Behavioral Health team, helping students who are seeking medical care at Wardenburg Health Center better understand and explore their mental health. She approaches sessions in a collaborative effort, with a focus in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centeredÌýand multicultural frameworks. Above all, Laura prioritizes safety and trust in her therapeutic relationships, recognizing that in order to create room for growth or change, clients must first feel seen, understoodÌýand supported.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Education

  • BA Psychology:ÌýIndiana University
  • MS, Ed, Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University Ed.S. Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University

Place I'd like to most visit

I'm new to Colorado and am excited to explore nearby National Parks, and have a never-ending list of places to visit.

Areas of interestÌý

Utilizing ACT-based principles, highlighting the mind/body connection, resiliencyÌýand self-advocacy. Additional areas of interest include trauma and trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+ concerns, anxiety, multiculturalism, social justice, gender identity exploration and OCD.

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