Laura Van Gilder MS, ASCW # 119690
Supervised by Amy Gandin, LMFT #40831
You're Invited to Begin Your Healing Journey with Laura Van Gilder, MSW, ASW #119690
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Laura to our clinical team. Laura brings not only professional expertise but also a deep sense of empathy, presence, and heart to the healing space.
With a passion for supporting children, adults, and neurodivergent individuals, Laura specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum concerns, and major life transitions—with a particular focus on healing childhood PTSD and women’s issues. Her approach is warm, intuitive, and client-centered, creating a grounded space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.
Drawing from a rich toolkit of evidence-based and integrative practices, Laura utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and inner child work. As a certified hypnotherapist and trained trauma specialist, she tailors each session to meet the individual needs of her clients with compassion and intention.
Whether you're navigating early trauma, postpartum challenges, or simply seeking more clarity in your emotional life, Laura walks beside you with sensitivity, insight, and deep respect for your unique path. Her work honors your inner wisdom and supports you in reclaiming resilience, wholeness, and joy.
Now accepting new clients
📍 In-person in Westlake Village
💻 Virtual sessions available throughout California
To schedule a session with Laura, contact us at info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553.
We warmly invite you to take this next step in your healing with someone who truly listens.
From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
