Laura Smith

​Laura Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Serenity Therapy and Wellness, LLC. With 15 years of experience, Laura has worked in various clinical settings, including outpatient care, community-based programs, in-home therapy, and private practice. Laura has completed specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through her roles she has gained valuable insight to treating a range of mental health issues across diverse populations and specializes in treating Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.

 

Laura has a particular affinity for working with young adults and college-aged individuals as they navigate significant life transitions and provides an outlet to process concerns related to academic and career stress and identity exploration. Laura helps clients gain self-awareness to better manage the pressures they are facing as they seek autonomy in adulthood.  

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Laura also has expertise in Perinatal Mental Health and focuses much of her work supporting women's issues. In addition to her professional background, Laura is also a mother, which deepens her understanding of the challenges surrounding parenthood. Laura is passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of parenting as well as maintain a positive sense of self and nurture healthy relationships.​

 

 

What To Expect:
Laura's approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity and relatability so that you feel supported with everyday life needs. She believes in working alongside and partnering with people in an honest manner; where you can be yourself and allow a space for reflection. While Laura provides an outlet for expression, she will also challenge where needed and use opportunities for learning. Laura utilizes CBT techniques to help uncover core beliefs and thought patterns, and will guide you through understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. This process will offer insight and new perspectives so that you can develop tools for how to manage life’s demands and unexpected difficulties in a healthy, constructive way. Laura's goal is to help you feel empowered and gain a positive mindset for making decisions, seeking solutions to problems, and learning ways to cope with concerns. Laura strives to help you cultivate a sense of peace and positivity in your life throughout the therapeutic process.

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Qualifications:

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Bachelor of Psychology - Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Social Work - Fordham University

​Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training  - Postpartum Support International 

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