Miss Laura Thomas, LICSW, EMDR certified (EMDRIA)

About Me

I am passionate about healing past trauma, attachment wounds, and self-esteem issues that stem from what you've been through. I am strength-focused, goal-oriented, and believe that the best outcomes occur when the client works together with the therapist to make progress. We establish trust and then make a team effort on the journey of healing. I specialize in EMDR to eliminate symptoms and triggers from PTSD, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, sexual abuse, and relationship issues. I integrate other effective research-based modalities, including: CBT, grief work, attachment and self-acceptance work, parts work, assertiveness and boundary training, and mindfulness. It is important to have a safe and comfortable space to form what you feel and think into words. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, and compassionate environment for you to release emotions and thoughts and unburden yourself. I value honesty, connection, and positive support in all therapeutic relationships. My mission is to help you heal and enjoy life.

Education & Experience

BA in Psychology from Auburn University 2015 MSW from University of Alabama 2018 Worked as the Social Worker for Public Defender's office in Tuscaloosa, AL Worked as family therapist for Youth Villages in Auburn, AL Working as individual therapist at Alabama Psychiatry Working as a therapist for Private Practice Laura Thomas, LLC with Alabama license and Florida LCSW license SW23001

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDRIA NASW Psych Today

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

Optum Behavioral Health (UHC) AL, Uprise Health AL, Aetna Florida, Cigna Florida, Magellan Devoted Health AL