Welcome

I know reaching out can be hard, so I’m glad you found your way here. I’m Laura Packard, a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts. I offer tele-health therapy and specialize in supporting teens and women who are navigating some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether your are experiencing something recent and overwhelming, pain that has been carried quietly for years, or the daily struggle of day to day tasks, I can help support you. So if you’re facing symptoms of a mood disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or postpartum struggles, my goal is to empower you to heal and thrive, cheering for you when you forget to cheer for yourself. While my clinical focus has been on women and teens, I welcome working with men who are navigating anxiety or depression as well.

My Approach

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, grounded in a genuine connection. In our work together, you’ll find me in a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. You can be your authentic self, and explore what’s on your mind, while I promise to bring my authentic self, building your trust and our relationship session by session. Using traditional talk therapy, evidence-based tools like mindfulness, meditation, and some creative outlets such as art, we’ll build skills that support resilience, balance and healing. All tools utilized will be based off your comfort and needs, this isn’t about anyone but you!

Why Choose My Practice?

I’m passionate about creating a therapeutic space that is comfortable. I believe therapy should feel approachable, flexible, and empowering. I want you to look forward to coming and exploring yourself. Some days might be about learning new tools. Other days, you may just need space to talk and be heard. Whether we’re using a worksheet, exploring a tough emotion, or simply making room to process your week, our work will center on what’s most helpful to you. Therapy doesn’t always need to be heavy to be meaningful. Not every person finds value in a worksheet, or meditation, I will always make suggestions for tools that have statistically helped but you are never required to do things that are outside of your realm of helpful. We aren’t cookie cutter people.

Sessions are fully online, convenient, and I try to be as flexible, as I can as life can be unpredictable. If you need a change in day or time I will always do what I can to make things work. You can always count on my ability to propmtly communicate changes with you as well.

Let’s Get Started

I truly believe in the power of therapy. I think everyone deserves care and support that fits their needs. I would love to hold space for you on your wellness journey. Reach out to schedule a free 15 call to explore if we are the right fit. I do try to respond to inquiries for services within 24 hours.

You can’t tell from a picture, but maybe the cup gives away some of my personality.