Therapy with Dr. Laura

Recognizing that something isn’t working—and being willing to seek help—is an act of immense bravery.

It takes courage to say, “I want something different,” and even more to begin the process of healing.

Trauma—regardless of its source—can impact every part of your life: how you think and feel, how you relate to others, how you experience your body, and how safe you feel in the world. It can shape your sense of identity, disrupt your emotional regulation, and sever your connection to self and others. My role as a therapist is to support you in resolving the experiences that have overwhelmed your system and in healing the lasting effects of those experiences with care, precision, and clinical expertise.

While much of my practice focuses on trauma related to religious abuse, high-control spiritual environments, purity culture, cult dynamics, and faith deconstruction, I work with all forms of trauma. Whether your pain stems from religious experiences or other overwhelming life events, I bring an integrative, body-based approach to therapy that prioritizes nervous system healing, trauma resolution, and restoring a sense of agency.

Each person’s story is unique, and so is the path toward healing. In therapy, we’ll work together to understand the roots of your distress and to gently unwind the patterns held in your body, mind, and relationships. My goal is to support you in reclaiming a life grounded in safety, connection, and authenticity—on your own terms.

Who is Therapy For?

  • Dr. Laura Anderson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Tennessee. Individuals who reside in the State of Tennessee are eligible to receive psychotherapy services.

  • Dr. Laura Anderson provides therapy via telehealth only–she does not offer in-office sessions.

  • Dr. Laura Anderson does not accept insurance but is considered an out-of-network provider. Individuals who engage in therapeutic services are eligible to receive a superbill that they may submit to their insurance company for reimbursement based on their insurance plan.

Therapy

Dr. Laura’s Approach

As a licensed therapist, I work from the understanding that every person brings a unique history, nervous system, and set of challenges to the therapy process. What is effective for one client may not be what another needs—and that’s why therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all. I collaborate with each client to create a therapeutic plan that is rooted in clinical expertise, aligned with your lived experience, and responsive to your goals for healing and mental health.

Because trauma impacts the entire system—body, brain, and relationships—I use a full-bodied, integrative approach to therapy. My clinical work incorporates Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed stabilization, and nervous system regulation, along with evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy. This blend allows us to address both the underlying roots and the day-to-day impacts of trauma in a way that is grounded, collaborative, and research-informed.

Many of my therapy clients come from high-control religions, cults, or fundamentalist environments where seeking help was stigmatized or even forbidden. Others arrive feeling confused, ashamed, or overwhelmed by the intensity of their symptoms—even after leaving those systems. Historically, religious trauma has often been misunderstood, minimized, or treated as something separate from “real” trauma, which has only deepened the suffering for many.

I understand religious trauma as a legitimate form of trauma. “Religious” simply describes the context—it does not mean the impact is any less profound or real. In therapy, we work to heal that trauma through well-established, body-based methods that honor your story, reduce distress, and support sustainable healing. The work we do together will be clinically grounded, trauma-informed, and uniquely attuned to you.

Dr. Laura Specializes In:

For individuals who live in the State of Tennessee, Dr. Laura offers therapy sessions for people who are navigating:

  • Complex and developmental trauma

  • Domestic Violence

  • Sexualized Violence

  • Religious trauma and experiences in high control religion/systems

  • Purity Culture

  • Narcissistic relational dynamics

  • Adverse religious experiences

  • Developmental/Childhood/Family of Origin trauma

  • Navigating perimenopause/menopause after trauma + other chronic health issues

Start Working with Dr. Laura!

Session Prices:

  • Initial Session (90 minutes): $450

  • Regular sessions (60 minutes): $300

  • 90-minute sessions: $450

  • 120-minute sessions: $600

Dr. Laura does NOT have any sliding scale spots available at this time

Dr. Laura does not sell packages of sessions or memberships; she believes that the decision regarding how frequently and how many sessions a person needs should be determined by the client and therapist jointly. However, Dr. Laura recommends coming weekly for the first 2-3 months and then moving to every-other week if that is amenable to the client and the work you are doing.

Dr. Laura IS currently taking new clients!

To begin working with Dr. Laura, schedule your FREE Inquiry call by clicking here, or the button below!

Coaching at the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery

Dr. Laura realizes that she may not be a fit for every person seeking support in their healing journey–whether that is because of the areas she specializes in, her price point, or needing a sliding scale. To that end, she founded the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery (CTRR). CTRR is an online trauma coaching company with trauma informed and trauma trained practitioners. CTRR practitioners work with clients resolving and recovering from high control religion, fundamentalism, adverse religious experiences, purity culture, religious trauma and more. 

All CTRR coaches offer a free inquiry call so that you can see if they are a good fit for you. To read more about the practitioners who are currently available to take clients and schedule you’re FREE inquiry call, click here!