Laura Merritt
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSWCurrently offering televideo therapy only
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSWCurrently offering televideo therapy only
Laura Merritt, LICSW provides psychotherapy services with a specialization in Anxiety and Trauma Recovery, Relationships, Sex and Intimacy and Psychedelic Preparation and Integration* to residents of California, Washington and Texas. She sees adults across the lifespan, focusing on adult individuals and couples.
Laura offers a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the whole person. This approach involves exploring, untangling and reworking patterns of thinking, developing and nurturing mind-body connection and developing awareness and connection to the nervous system while using time tested techniques like mindfulness, meditation, ritual and breath work. These practices can help you become more aware of signs of stress and learn how to rework conditioned and unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Laura also focuses on helping clients build resilience and find meaning and a purpose in their life. For clients who have chosen to explore emerging treatments like ketamine or psychedelic medicines, Laura offers a safe, confidential and informed space for the preparation, processing and integration of these experiences.
Laura offers a safe space for clients to begin their journey towards healing in addition to helping them become more empowered and ready to create a more meaningful and pleasure-filled life. Services are via online televideo, offering the ease of access to care for all people.
Laura strives to create an open space to discuss all identities - such as but not limited to - race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, sexual practices, disability, size, citizenship, religion and age.
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse. Healing from ancestral or multi generation trauma lineage.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Ketamine or Psychedelic Preparation and Integration - Preparation and integration therapy involves supporting a person working with this medicine by offering education/information and practical tools and skills to prepare and then the process of interpretation and meaning making after the experience.
Sex therapy - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life
Mindfulness - Practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 19 years
Private Practice, 2016 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs PTSD Clinic, 2008 - 2018
La Frontera Community Mental Health Clinic, 2005 - 2008
Sierra Tucson, 2004 - 2005
COPE Community Mental Health Clinic, 2000 - 2005
Arizona State University, MSW, 2004
University of Arizona, BS in Psychology, 2000
Washington: LW60798290
Texas: 105260
California: 109623
English