Laura Fraint

Parenting and family life can often be more challenging than we envisioned. I help families navigate social-emotional difficulties, behavioral struggles and life stressors. I am able to connect well with both children and parents and to create a sense of comfort and safety. I use both play-based and talk-based interventions depending on the developmental level of the child. I help parents better understand their children and to respond to them more effectively. My ultimate goal is to strengthen the connections between parents and children and to create more joy and peace within families. I also work with individual adults who are overwhelmed and stressed from their relationships, work or other challenges. I help women navigate pre and postpartum adjustment. My style is warm, understanding and thoughtful. I help people make connections between their past hurts and present problems, and identify painful patterns in their lives. I believe the goals of therapy are to create more fulfilling relationships, nurture talents and abilities, have healthier self-esteem, deepen self-awareness, and help people adjust to and cope with life’s inevitable challenges. I utilize mindfulness and meditation when appropriate. Above all, I work with clients to build a trusting and collaborative space.