Laura (she/her) is the Owner of Oasis- Healing for Body and Mind. She received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in 2003. Laura worked in an outpatient counseling setting as well as an inpatient psychiatric unit helping children and adolescents before opening Oasis- Healing for Body and Mind in 2007.

As a Certified Counseling Supervisor in the State of Missouri, she supervises both upcoming Master’s Degree counselors in development and Provisionally Licensed Counselors who are working towards full licensure.

A session with Laura may include talk, movement and/or touch work.

Laura works mostly with wellness professionals such as other therapists, bodyworkers, dieticians, physicians, yoga teachers, etc.  She also is often a good fit with clients who already have a main therapist and are wanting to supplement that work with Somatic Experiencing Therapy and NeuroAffective Touch to grow their mind/body connection and or to heal developmental trauma.

Treatment specialization includes:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Chronic Pain/Autoimmune Disorders

• Depression/Mood issues

• Divorce

• Grief/Loss

• Anxiety

• Eating Disorders

• Sexual Difficulties for Women

• Physical/Emotional/Sexual Abuse

• Relationship Problems​

Location:

254 Clarkson Rd. Ellisville, MO 63011