Laura Van Gilder, MSW, ASW #119690
Supervised by Debra Kenney ACSW # #95770
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Laura Van Gilder to our clinical team in Westlake Village. 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 therapeutic 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 unique 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 healing journey. Her work honors your inner wisdom and supports you in reclaiming resilience, wholeness, and joy.
Now accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Westlake Village and via telehealth throughout California. Laura is proud to support the Westlake Village community with accessible, compassionate care.
To schedule 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.
What kinds of clients does Laura work with?
Laura works with children, adults, couples, and families, with particular expertise in trauma recovery, postpartum challenges, and women’s issues.
Does Laura offer in-person sessions?
Yes. Laura provides in-person therapy in Westlake Village as well as secure telehealth sessions for clients across California.
How does Laura’s background in hypnotherapy help clients?
As a certified hypnotherapist, Laura integrates hypnotherapy into sessions when appropriate to help clients access deeper levels of awareness, process trauma, and build resilience in a safe, supportive way.
From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
