Meet Laura Escobar, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Supporting individuals and couples in navigating emotional challenges, strengthening relationships, and finding their way through life’s transitions.
Sessions available in English and Spanish.
A Space to Feel Understood and Find Your Way Forward
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your partner, or unsure how to move through a change in your life. Laura offers a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re experiencing and what you would like to be different.
Her background spans community mental health, educational settings, and psychotherapy with individuals and couples. She brings a collaborative approach that respects your experiences, recognizes your strengths, and makes room for your cultural identity and personal values.
How Laura Can Support You
Anxiety, Depression & Burnout
Explore what’s contributing to worry, low mood, or emotional exhaustion while developing practical strategies to support your everyday well-being.
Couples & Relationship Challenges
Work toward understanding recurring patterns, navigating conflict, and strengthening communication and connection. Laura has completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
Explore self-critical thoughts, build self-understanding, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Life Transitions & Separation
Find support through changes in relationships, work, family roles, or other significant life events, including separation and divorce.
Parent Support & Neurodivergence
Make space for your own emotional needs as a parent navigating your child’s neurodivergence. Laura draws on her experience supporting neurodivergent children and youth to help parents explore challenges, strengthen confidence, and consider approaches that fit their family.
Immigration & Cultural Adjustment
Explore the emotional and relational experiences that can accompany immigration, adapting to a new environment, and navigating different cultural expectations.
Could Therapy Help?
You don’t need to have a clearly defined problem or a plan before reaching out. Therapy can begin with noticing that something feels difficult and wanting space to understand it.
You may be looking for support because you are:
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Feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.
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Having the same difficult conversations with your partner.
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Struggling with confidence or self-critical thoughts.
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Navigating separation or another significant change.
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Balancing parenting responsibilities with your own well-being.
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Experiencing challenges related to immigration, identity, or belonging.
Laura will work with you to identify what matters most and develop goals that reflect your needs.
What Guides Laura’s Practice
Warmth & Collaboration
Laura takes time to listen and understand your perspective. Together, you’ll explore your concerns and choose a direction for therapy that feels relevant to your life.
Respect for Your Experiences
Your background, relationships, culture, and values shape how you experience the world. Laura welcomes these parts of your story into the therapeutic process.
Practical Strategies & Meaningful Change
Laura draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Sessions can help you understand patterns, respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and take steps toward your goals.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I know if Laura is the right therapist for me?
A free consultation gives you an opportunity to meet Laura, discuss what you’re looking for, and ask questions about her approach. You can consider whether you feel comfortable and whether her experience fits your needs.
Does Laura work with couples?
Yes. Laura supports individuals and couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict, and relationship challenges. She has completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method and works collaboratively with partners to identify their goals.
What can I expect during my first session?
Your first session is initial assessment, it’s an opportunity to get to know one another. From this, Alana will be able to consider clinical needs to support you. Together, you’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin developing an approach that reflects your unique needs and experiences. There is no expectation to have everything figured out before you begin.
What does Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) mean?
Laura is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) in the Qualifying category. She has completed her psychotherapy education and practises with ongoing clinical supervision while completing the remaining requirements to move to the RP category of registration.
Before You Book
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Laura holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
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She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO.
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She is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
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Individual and couples psychotherapy are available.
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Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
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Please confirm your benefit coverage before your appointment.
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A free 15-minute consultation is available.
Ready to Connect?
You’re welcome to start with a conversation. Book a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, share what you’re hoping for, and explore whether Laura is the right fit.