Dr. Laura McGuigan

Education/Training

• B.A., Psychology, Villanova University, 2018

• M.A., Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University - Glendale Campus, 2020

• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University - Glendale Campus, 2022

• Internship, Penn State University Counseling and Psychological Services, 2021 - 2022

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Penn State University Counseling and Psychological Services, 2022 - 2023

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy for Adults and Elders

Treatment Approach

No one else knows your life story and background like you. I aim to provide a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, heard, and understood, which is needed for effective therapy. As a culturally humble and social-justice oriented therapist, I am dedicated to getting to know the real you. I take a collaborative approach and honor your expertise as we explore your life situation, relationships, emotions, and values. My therapeutic style works best for people who are motivated to learn about themselves, their relationships, ways they’ve learned to survive adversity, and new ways of understanding their lived experience.

It’s an honor to serve my clients in therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with anxiety, grief, adjustment to life transitions, relationship issues, and identity exploration, especially regarding neurodiversity. I'm hopeful that our time together will help you feel empowered to make decisions that are more congruent with your true self.

I primarily identify as a psychodynamic, relational, culturally sensitive, neurodiversity-affirming, and humanistic therapist. Additionally, I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, internal family systems therapy, existential perspectives, and other therapies as needed. There’s no “perfect timing” to start therapy, and I look forward to meeting you where you are on your journey.

Specialties

Anxiety
Identity Development
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD)
Adjustment to Acquired Disability
Self-Esteem
Stress
Grief
Pregnancy/Peripartum/Postpartum
Women’s Issues