Laura Smith Counseling Intern

Laura Smith
Counselor Intern
Laura Smith: Anxiety, Depression & Solution-Focused Counseling
Healing should always be accessible and focused on the future. Laura Smith: Anxiety, Depression & Solution-Focused Counseling at 70 West Counseling is motivated by a desire to bring kindness and empathy to every client. Specifically, as a Counseling Intern, Laura provides Solution Focused Therapy in Arvada for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Furthermore, she believes in focusing on your core values and inherent strengths, empowering you to quickly rewrite your narratives with resilience. Ultimately, Laura offers a compassionate, collaborative space where you can actively build solutions for a thriving future.
Practice Areas
Mental health
Anxiety & Depression
Stress and Burnout
Relationship Challenges
Grief and Loss
Codependency/Boundaries
Education & Specialties
MA Student – Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Colorado Christain University
BA in Psychology – San Jose State University – 2023
Certified Yoga Instructor
Counseling Philosophy
Unconditional Positive Regard
Whole-Person Perspective
Kindness and Empathy
Holistic approach
Mind-Body Connection
Therapeutic Approaches
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strengths-Based Work
Values-Driven Work
Grounding Practices
Experience
Laura’s experience focuses on fostering a nurturing therapeutic relationship built on unconditional positive regard and presence. She provides direct services to adults, young adults, adolescents, and college students, helping them work through struggles stemming from unresolved hurt and a lack of connection. She actively studies and integrates practices that explore narrative identity, resilience, and mindfulness. Her work helps clients externalize their feelings, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and identify core values, utilizing both evidence-based strategies and a whole-person approach to healing.
- Narrative Therapy97%
- Mindfulness and Grounding93%
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)83%
- Strengths-Based92%
- Values-Driven93%
