Laura Frost, LCSW
Laura Frost, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Laura Frost Counseling LLC
Email: laura@laurafrostcounseling.com
Phone: 573-206-9029
Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 18 years experience in different areas of the mental health field: in the foster care system, at non-profit organizations, and community mental health centers. Laura is well respected and has been a community mental health and private practice therapist for over 8 years. She is trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the therapeutic process of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has focused experience, including the evidence-based PEERS social skills group, with adolescents and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
Please contact Laura with any questions, or to schedule services or a free phone consultation. Laura is a big believer that finding a therapist who is a good fit is paramount for therapy to be successful. Prior to making an appointment, you can schedule a complimentary introductory virtual or phone conversation. Typically, the first meeting lasts 15-30 minutes. Many clients appreciate the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about her and decide if she is the best fit.
Laura offers individual counseling for teens age 16+, transitional age youth, and adults – people who are experiencing grief/loss, adjustment issues, parenting issues, addiction issues, depression, anxiety, OCD, situational and complex trauma. Laura works with people who are learning the process of ‘adulting’ as they move from the ‘this what I have been told’ to the ‘this is what I think is most important’. Laura is currently in network with United/Optum.
A Word from Laura
For Laura, therapy is like putting a jig-saw puzzle together. Beginning therapy is when all the pieces are dumped out. Together, you flip over the pieces and see what is there – looking at your strengths and the things you have already overcome, as well as what needs to change. Together you find where the thoughts and beliefs may be anchored and work to disconnect the maladaptive ones, the ones that keep you stuck. So you can get to your goals.
Together, you will work as a team to fit all the pieces together. It may take learning new skills, diffusing from unhealthy beliefs, adjusting perspectives. She describes that her reason for being a therapist is “to walk alongside people while they discover the best of who they are.” Laura’s favorite pastimes are baking, hiking, and hanging out with family and friends. Connect with me today so we can talk about how I can help you.
Please note that a provider’s listing on the Christian Counselor Directory does NOT imply that they are a professional Christian therapist. As stated on the Christian Counselor Directory: “There is no distinction at this directory between the professional Christian therapist and the professional therapist who is a practicing Christian: Some of the therapists listed in this directory are well known in their community as professional Christian therapists. Others listed here are more recognized as professional therapist who are Christians. We have also permitted the listings of credentialed pastoral counselors and life coaches. The therapy seeker is expected to review the credentials and specialties of all the highly qualified professionals in this directory and choose the one that best fits their needs.”
Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC provides a positive place for association of independent mental health and spiritual care providers. Each provider utilizes evidence-based practices, and has their own unique and diverse professional background.