Last edited 02/21/2026
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWhiteHeterosexual
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I do not provide a diagnosis and I do not accept insurance. Therapy is not only for those with a mental health diagnosis, although billing through insurance requires a mental health diagnosis. I work with high functioning clients that want to explore their inner landscape, that may including some mental health symptoms such as anxiety or depression, within a therapeutic context.
Were there lessons in your professional or academic career that left an impression on you, and how has that informed your work today?
Working in a male sex offender hospital and a high security male prison has deeply impacted my work, my approach, and my passion. These settings allowed me the space to know parts of myself that had been dormant and hidden, however are very much part of my whole being. In these settings, I learned the value of being seen and using my voice. However, I have witnessed that too many women haven't harnessed, or even acknowledged, these aspects within themselves. The lack of doing so contributes to their sense of burn out, overwhelm, people pleasing, and passive compliance. My work holds space to explore these uncharted places with compassionate inquiry.
Location
Loading...
Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietySelf-EsteemParenting issuesWomen's issuesBurnout
General Expertise
Work StressRelationship IssuesAutism spectrum disorderBody image issuesDevelopmental disordersMedical Professionals' Mental HealthPersonality disordersPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesStressFamiliesHighly Sensitive PersonNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Person-Centered TherapyHumanistic TherapySomatic TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyRelational Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Psychologist, 24310Wisconsin, Licensed Psychologist, 3959-57
Training/CertificationsSafe and Sound Protocol Somatic Certification from Antioch University of Santa BarbaraOcean Therapy Practitioner Certification
Education
Argosy University, Doctorate of Psychology, Clinical psychology, 2009
Work HistoryI have worked in a number of unique and varied settings. From a deaf and hard of hearing inpatient setting, to skilled nursing centers, to a private school for kids with autism, to male sex offender hospitals and high security male prison. Although seemingly random, they all hold a uniting similarity. These experiences gave me the opportunity to witness the need for compassionate care AND advocacy. The advocacy I'm referring to is our own self development. In understanding the ways in which toxic masculinity dominates our culture and the ripple effect it has on us all. I see it as a responsible part of our collective humanity, to reflect upon ourselves and to evolve, so that we can contribute to systemic change that serves the collective, rather than contributing to destructive forces.
With these experiences, I have developed a passion of women's mental health. Specifically mothers. Often a thankless job. Over time, the woman's identity becomes meshed with mothering. The woman feels lost, on top of being overworked and feeling undervalued. Women have been trained to give themselves energetic straps. Our work is not about receiving external validation, rather about learning how to value themselves. The therapeutic setting is a space to be raw and unfiltered. To learn the habitual patterns that they have outgrown and to restore their connection to their own feminine-a sensation that is fierce, gentle, and sensual.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Dr. Laura Schwinn, Licensed Psychologist, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Laura Schwinn accepting new clients?
Yes, Laura Schwinn is accepting new clients for online therapy in California and Wisconsin.
Does Laura Schwinn accept insurance?
No, Laura Schwinn does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Laura Schwinn offer?
Laura Schwinn offers therapy for individuals.
Does Laura Schwinn offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in California and Wisconsin can book Laura Schwinn for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Laura Schwinn offer online therapy?
Yes, Laura Schwinn offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in California and Wisconsin.
How quickly can I see Laura Schwinn?
Laura Schwinn typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Laura Schwinn speak?
Laura Schwinn conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Laura Schwinn online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Laura Schwinn online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
Find Similar Therapists Near You