Laura Smestad
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC (she, her)
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Seattle, WA 98109
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I'm Laura, an OCD therapist with 10 years' experience as a mental health counselor. I specialize in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), with a focus on using evidence-based treatments, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP). OCD is a highly misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder, and, sadly, this means that many individuals suffer unnecessarily for years before getting help. I've had countless people arrive in my office feeling hopeless because nothing they've tried before has helped, and I am so grateful I can offer them newfound hope through treatment for OCD that actually works. I also treat phobias.
I take a collaborative, evidence-based approach to my work with clients and believe that by working together, the most effective solution can be found. As OCD and anxiety related problems can impact the whole family, I also provide behaviorally based coaching to family members.
If you ruminate over intrusive thoughts, engage in rituals that only temporarily relieve your anxiety, and spend countless hours trying to use logic to talk yourself out of irrational thoughts, you're probably in the right place. I'm excited to help you fight your OCD and take back your life.
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- Individual Sessions $200
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Laura Smestad
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60969052 Laura Smestad
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Certificate from International OCD Foundation Behavioral Therapy Training Institute 2021
- Attended University of Holy Cross, M.A. in Counseling, Graduated 2014
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Laura Smestad
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
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- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Phobias
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Laura Smestad
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
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- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
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