Licensed Masters Level Social Worker | Therapist | LMSW

Paul came to the therapy profession through his intersecting passions for change, psychology, and helping others. As a therapist, Paul brings these passions into the working relationship with his clients, holding space for them to “step outside” themselves and create new, more productive and self actualized ways of being. Paul is driven by compassionate person-centered principles and believes that it is the quality of the working relationship itself- a relationship based in empathy, authenticity, and mutual respect- that provides the key to positive change.

Paul came to the therapy profession through his intersecting passions for change, psychology, and helping others. As a therapist, Paul brings these passions into the working relationship with his clients, holding space for them to “step outside” themselves and create new, more productive and self actualized ways of being. Paul is driven by compassionate person-centered principles and believes that it is the quality of the working relationship itself- a relationship based in empathy, authenticity, and mutual respect- that provides the key to positive change.

After along career in corporate finance Paul new he needed a change. Recognizing his current process of life change and tapping into his ability to help others, John went back to school and graduated with is Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas.

Paul works with a diverse range of folks living with severe persistent mental health symptoms, substance use, men’s issues, adolescents, life transitions and career change. Through this experience, he has developed a well-rounded, person-centered approach, integrating a variety of techniques and modalities, to help each individual client access their own internal wisdom and follow their subjective path to healing.

He is skilled in integrating such modalities as CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative therapy, SFT and mindfulness. His experience is that the underlying truth common to many people who seek counseling is that life can be traumatic, and he takes a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to help people separate from the painful and self-sabotaging aspects of their narrative and transform them into something more joyful, connected and empowering.

Areas of Specialty

  • Trauma | PTSD
  • Anxiety | Depression
  • Loss and grief
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Life Transitions
  • Career
  • Men’s issues
  • Relationships
  • Licensed in KS and MO

Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Insurance & Pricing

Cash Pay Out-of Network options HSA (Health Savings Account) Sliding Scale Options Available

“I’ve known of Laura’s clinical work for over a decade. She has always practiced with integrity and with a strong level of clinical expertise. Clinicians under her leadership at True Course Counseling, practice and follow the same principles she exhibits as a clinician. If you’re looking for a strong clinician to support you in your change process give them a call.”

Reggie J.
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Self-Pay and Insurance Accepted

In-Person Therapy in Kansas City and Telehealth Available in Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon

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“I’ve known of Laura’s clinical work for over a decade. She has always practiced with integrity and with a strong level of clinical expertise. Clinicians under her leadership at True Course Counseling, practice and follow the same principles she exhibits as a clinician. If you’re looking for a strong clinician to support you in your change process give them a call.”

- Reggie J.

“Laura has been a great asset to myself and my peers. As an experienced LSCSW she has provided important tips, tricks, and technical training to assist us in ever better patient care. She has a wonderful attitude and is pleasure to work with!”

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