Laurie Hall, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life’s challenges and build emotional well-being. Since earning her Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1994, Laurie’s experience spans diverse settings, from working with high-risk children and families within the public school system to providing trauma-informed care at Children’s Hospital San Diego.

Laurie’s passion lies in fostering secure attachment and empowering individuals to overcome past experiences. At Children’s Hospital, she honed her skills in play therapy and attachment-based therapy, supporting children who had experienced physical and sexual abuse. Her expertise extends to supporting parents and caregivers, offering guidance on responding to children’s needs and facilitating therapeutic groups for victims of domestic violence.

In 2004, Laurie opened a private practice, expanding her focus to include adults facing stress, family conflict, marital issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Recognizing the power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Laurie became certified in this approach in 2009. She has witnessed countless clients, both children and adults, find relief from the impact of past trauma and develop a more positive outlook through EMDR.

In 2010, Laurie embarked on extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a powerful couples therapy model. EFT equips couples to recognize unhealthy patterns of communication and build a foundation of secure connection. Having completed her training in 2012, Laurie now utilizes EFT extensively in her practice, empowering couples to reconnect and find support in each other.

Laurie’s dedication to her clients extends to her ongoing pursuit of knowledge. She consistently participates in trainings on EMDR, couples therapy, and pregnancy/postpartum issues, ensuring that she offers the most up-to-date and effective therapeutic techniques.

Laurie welcomes adults, parents, and couples seeking support. Fluent in written and spoken Spanish, she provides therapy in both languages to cater to the needs of the San Diego community.