Background
Laura received her Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree from UW-Milwaukee in 1986. She worked at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in pediatric oncology and neurology then went into psychiatric care. She has been a charge nurse and a clinical nurse specialist at several local psychiatric hospitals and in 1992 graduated from UW-Madison with a Master of Science (MSN) in psychiatric nursing. Laura then completed the training necessary to provide clinical treatment and since 1992 has been practicing as a psychotherapist.

Upon receiving her MSN, Laura’s clinical focus was primarily children and adolescents. She is recognized for her expertise treating children and adolescents with attention, behavior, social, school and emotional challenges, as well as those with eating disorders, depression, anxiety and unplanned pregnancies. She is an experienced family therapist who works with parents, families and couples. Her nursing background gives her a unique perspective working with patients and families dealing with cardiac disease and weight-related illnesses.

Laura has presented to numerous professional groups including educators, guidance counselors and social workers as well as to women’s groups, parents and students. She has appeared on television and has been interviewed by Parents Magazine, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Waukesha Freeman as an expert on eating disorders.

"My ability to connect with patients on a genuine, human level is what I strive to do as a therapist. Patients of all ages and backgrounds have often told me they pick up on my openness and sincere empathy for them. It is truly a pleasure to work with kids and families in this way and see them embrace their struggle and become stronger for it. This work is absolutely what I was meant to do."

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