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Laura Smith, Counseling Intern specializing in anxiety, boundaries, and Narrative Therapy for emotional healing at 70 West Counseling.

Laura Smith

Counselor Intern

Experience

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

Therapeautic 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 Therapy 97% 97%
  • Mindfulness and Grounding 93% 93%
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 83% 83%
  • Strengths-Based 92% 92%
  • Values-Driven 93% 93%
Contact Us

Get In Touch

Adderss

5310 Ward Road, Suite 110, Arvada, CO 80002

Laura's Hours

Tuesday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM