Laura Goldstein

Grief, Trauma & Life Transitions Counseling

PTSD • Anxiety • Client-Centered, Evidence-Based Care

About Laura

Laura Goldstein is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults navigating grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. Laura believes that while life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, healing and growth are possible when therapy builds upon each person’s natural strengths and resilience.

Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Agnes Scott College and her Master of Social Work from University of Georgia. During her graduate training, she focused on supporting adults through grief—an area of clinical work that remains close to her heart.

Who Laura Works With

Laura supports adults who may be:

• Coping with grief related to loss, illness, divorce, or significant change

• Processing trauma or PTSD

• Experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm

• Navigating major life transitions such as caregiving, role changes, or identity shifts

• Seeking therapy when support systems feel limited or unavailable
  

She is especially passionate about working with individuals who may feel alone in their grief or recovery process.

Therapeutic Approach

Laura’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-centered, and evidence-based, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She integrates:

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support individuals working through trauma and PTSD by examining how traumatic experiences have shaped beliefs and emotional responses

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote emotional flexibility and values-based living

• Parts Work to explore inner experiences with curiosity and compassion

• Relaxation and mind-body techniques to support nervous system regulation and emotional grounding
  

Laura takes a holistic approach to healing, recognizing the connection between mind and body while providing practical tools clients can use both in and outside of sessions.

What Clients Can Expect

Clients working with Laura can expect a therapist who is:

• Warm, supportive, and emotionally attuned

• Grounded and steady during difficult conversations

• Respectful of each client’s pace and lived experience

• Focused on building coping skills alongside insight and understanding
  

Laura creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.