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
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- 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