LAURA is a Trauma-Informed coach who believes recovery should be focused on feeling through the trauma that sets our addiction and maladaptive behaviors in motion to begin with, and supports clinical teams and patients in this work. One of the most valuable assets she brings to any recovery relationship is being an empath, which has been invaluable in reading and connecting with each coaching relationship, especially when the walls are very high. Being raised in a family affected heavily by addiction trained her early on to recognize the things other addicts struggle with and how to take care of herself in the process to provide the best care. With 12 years of long term sobriety she knows how to live sober. Highly experienced in working with eating disorders, she has experience with such programs as ABA and OA. She brings valuable research into nutrition and the connection between what we eat and how we feel. Experience working with other 12-step programs: AA, NA, SLAA, AL-Anon, as well as CBT, psychodynamic therapy and meditative practices. With a long history working in the entertainment industry, she is passionate about telling stories and enjoys using this background to help people claim their story in the healing process. Originally from Vancouver, Canada. CARC certified.