Laura Merritt, Therapist in Seattle, Washington — Zencare
Laura Merritt
Laura Merritt
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Laura Merritt
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Laura Merritt

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Washington, Texas, California Accepting Online
Westlake Not Accepting In-person

Currently offering televideo therapy only
Updated November 2, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Stress management
  • Mindfulness
  • Sleep disorders
  • Trauma
  • Perfectionism
  • Sex therapy

Professional statement

Laura Merritt, LICSW provides psychotherapy services with a specialization in Stress and Trauma Recovery, Relationships, Sex/Intimacy Therapy, Sleep Disorders and Psychedelic Integration* to residents of Washington and Texas. She sees adults across the lifespan, including individuals who are navigating work stress and the pressure to succeed.

Laura offers a holistic approach to therapy fusing science-based techniques with ancient wisdom. 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 negative thoughts.

Laura also focuses on helping clients build resilience and find meaning and a purpose in their life. For clients who have chosen to explore non-ordinary states of consciousness including ketamine treatment, 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 take control of their life. Services are via online televideo, offering the ease of access to care for all people.

Message to clients

You've taken an important first step by being here at this site at this very moment. For many people, they are not quite sure what they want from therapy but they know they want something to be different. Perhaps you no longer want anxiety, stress or previous traumatic experiences to hold you back from your fullest potential. Perhaps you see a need to focus on self care and want to create work/life balance. Perhaps you're reevaluating your career or workplace environment and want to deepen your sense of meaning and purpose. Perhaps you have explored ketamine, plant medicine, entheogenics, or psychedelics and are looking to integrate the information and experience. Perhaps something is holding you back from living your fullest potential, you're not quite sure what it is but you want to break-free of those limitations. Whatever it is that you'd like to see change, I will be your partner in your growth and healing, you just have to show up.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Mindfulness - Practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present

Sleep disorders - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

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

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples

Insurance

  • Modern Health Insurance

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $200 (53min)
  • Couples sessions: $250 (53min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week

Location(s)

Westlake practice
1700 Westlake Avenue North, #200, Seattle, Washington 98109
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Washington)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-2:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 11:00-4
  • Tue 11:00-5
  • Wed 11:00-5
  • Thu 11:00-5
  • Fri 11:00-3
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9-3
  • Tue 9-3
  • Wed 9-3
  • Thu 9-3
  • Fri 9-3
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 18 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

Licensure

Washington: LW60798290

Texas: 105260

California: 109623

Languages

English