Before I’m a therapist, I’m a human. I’m a wife, sister, daughter, auntie, granddaughter, cousin, friend, and someone who is constantly learning, growing, and figuring things out too. I love spending time with the people I love, eating out probably more than I’d like to admit, watching Hamilton, Modern Family or Bob's Burgers and wearing shoes that don’t require tying. I believe therapy should feel genuine, comfortable, and human, and my goal for you is that you feel like you can be exactly who you are when you’re with me.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, I work with children, teens, and adults, with a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals. I also support clients navigating self-esteem concerns, people-pleasing, emotional challenges, depression, anxiety, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, heard, and understood. My approach is person centred, collaborative, and individualized. I don’t believe therapy is about fixing you as you are not broken. Instead, therapy is a space to better understand yourself, work through what you’ve been carrying, and move forward with greater compassion and confidence.
You don’t need to have the right words or have everything figured out. Just come as you are. We’ll take it from there, together.
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Science (BA)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Rainbow Health Ontario: 2SLGBTQ+ Foundations
Core Concepts in Hospice Palliative Care Certification
My professional experience includes working with individuals across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. I have supported children, teens, adults, and seniors, as well as women navigating pregnancy and the transition into motherhood. My experience includes working with immigrants and newcomers, as well as supporting individuals and families through hospice and end-of-life care.
Showing up as a genuine, real person and encouraging clients to do the same.
Creating a space where clients feel met with kindness, understanding, and care.
Believing that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is an important part of healing.
Supporting clients as they develop greater self understanding, confidence, and resilience.
Honouring each person's experiences, choices, boundaries, and autonomy.
Creating an environment where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and free from judgment or shame.
Laura Van Luyk, RSW, MSW, Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Booking Site - https://firmgroundtherapy.janeapp.com
In Person at Kinnect Family Chiropractic - 92 Holland St W, Bradford, ON L3Z 1H9 Neurodivergent Therapist near me
Matthew 7:24
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