Dr. Laura Oliver, PhD, LPC, NCC
About Me
Dr. Oliver is a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of Arizona, a National Board-Certified Counselor by the NBCC, EMDRIA Certified EMDR Clinician and Approved EMDR Consultant and a Certified Clinical Traumatologist. Dr. Oliver has served as a Prescott College Adjunct since 2018 and became full-time Clinical Faculty in 2022. Dr. Oliver has worked in various educational roles, clinical residential settings, and currently works in private practice. As an advocate for developmental trauma-resolution, she provides trauma-focused counseling interventions, including EMDR, SandTray, and parts work to ameliorate symptoms related to relational trauma and mood and personality disorders.
Education & Experience
Laura Oliver, Ph.D., LPC, NCC—
Clinical Faculty for the Master's of Science in Counseling Program at Prescott College
B.S., Prescott College, Bachelor of Arts in Human Development/Counseling Psychology
M.S., Prescott College, Counseling/Clinical Mental Health
Ph.D., The University of the Cumberlands, Counselor Education and Supervision
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
American Counseling Association
American Psychological Association
Arizona Counseling Association (AzCA)
Chi Sigma Iota Academic and Professional Honor Society
EMDRIA International Association
Association of SandPlay Therapy [MAST]
The Granite Mountain Psychological Association
The International Association of Trauma Professionals
The National Board of Certified Counselors
Registered SoulCollage® Facilitator
Verified Member of Psychology Today for Practitioner Services
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
Language
- English
