Laura Ellison-Hutchinson(She/Her/Hers)

Laura Ellison-Hutchinson is a LCSW in the Centennial. Laura works with all ages, but specializes in teens who have experienced trauma. Many of Laura's clients are experiencing low-self-esteem, sleep disruption, anxiety and disconnection from others. They are feeling guilt and shame, struggle with trusting others and often feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. Laura is passionate about meeting her clients where they are, asking questions to spark curiosity and helping clients access their own sense of humor and strengths to heal.

Laura is trained in CBT, ACT, Brainspotting,motivational interviewing, mindfulness and somatic work. Laura has been using EMDR since 2000 and is currently an intermediate student of Somatic Experiencing.Laura strives to create a welcoming and supportive space where her clients' intersecting identities are both respected and celebrated. She is committed to continued efforts to create safety within her practice for individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. She acknowledges her own imperfections, implicit bias and cultural blind spots and will continue to actively seek out education and experience to grow as an individual and as a clinician.

Laura received her MSW at Washington University in St. Louis. She has experience working in a variety of settings, including residential treatment programs, schools, in clients' homes, outpatient mental health organizations, and most recently, at Children's Hospital Colorado. Laura offers both in person and telehealth appointments. Outside of work, Laura enjoys, hiking, playing with her dogs, riding bikes with her husband and spending time with family and friends.