Laura Wavrunek, LCSW

Laura Wavrunek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a certified Mental Health Coach who focuses on guiding people through the many dimensions of grief and loss. She works with clients facing loss from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, changes in health, and other major life transitions, offering steady support as they navigate shifting emotions and complicated practical concerns.

Her practice centers on understanding each person’s distinct experience and building a collaborative, supportive relationship that helps clients process thoughts and feelings and move toward healing. With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, she has supported individuals and families through diverse forms of loss and transition.

Laura draws on person-centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to tailor care to each client’s needs. As a certified Mental Health Coach she also brings skills in goal-setting and practical coping strategies alongside clinical approaches. Upon request, she can incorporate Christian values, Scripture, and prayer into sessions to align care with a client’s spiritual needs.

She offers a compassionate space where clients can be seen, heard, and validated while exploring grief and recovery. Those seeking support are invited to reach out to begin a path toward renewed hope and healing.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Laura commonly uses person-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and helps clients explore their feelings at their own pace while building a trusting therapeutic relationship. This approach is often helpful for individuals processing grief who need validation and space to tell their story.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). ACT invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can support meaning and adjustment after loss. DBT provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when grief brings overwhelming distress or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laura collaborates with each client to identify which techniques and goals fit their needs, adjusting methods as the therapeutic relationship evolves.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility to fit therapy into daily life. These options make it easier to access regular support, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care, helping clients engage with therapy in ways that suit their schedules and preferences.