Laura Prikosovich
She/HerMSW, RSW, BSW
Registered Social Worker
EnglishHi! I'm Laura! I work with the high-functioning anxious or depressed overthinkers who appear “fine” on the outside but feel untethered, overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out inside. They’ve spent years putting others first, struggling to slow down and connect with their values and body, sometimes feeling trapped in a cycle of unresolved feelings, attachment patterns, and looming anxiety. Navigating big emotions, life transitions, or past trauma, they seek warm, genuine, and relatable support.
Background
I have worked with individuals navigating trauma, mood disorders, and family or relationship challenges. My professional background spans hospitals, supportive housing, treatment centres, and community-based settings, where I’ve supported clients through grief, loss, substance use, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, approachable, and sometimes lighthearted, while grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Above all, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change without judgement.
Your therapeutic experience with me
Sitting with me, you can expect a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment. I take a collaborative approach, walking alongside you as we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you. My style is definitely approachable, organic, and down-to-earth. I bring curiosity, compassion, and even humour when it helps lighten the load. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, understood, less awkward, and a little more equipped to move forward.
Areas of expertise
These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:
I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:
Therapeutic approaches
These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It’s especially effective for anxiety, OCD, eating struggles, panic, rumination, and mood-related concerns. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals manage overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsive behaviours, and strengthen relationships. It combines acceptance and change, offering practical skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Trauma-informed Therapy
This approach recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes emotional and psychological safety in the healing process. Rather than asking “What’s wrong with you?”, it focuses on “What happened to you?”- emphasizing trust, collaboration, and empowerment.
Motivational Interviewing
MI is a collaborative, goal-focused therapy that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about change. Through guided self-exploration, clients identify their values, strengths, and goals, while addressing barriers to progress. MI creates a supportive, non-judgmental space.
I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:
Structured Relapse Prevention
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Integrative
Narrative Therapy
Client-centered / Rogerian Therapy
Collaborative Therapy
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
Decolonial
Anti-oppressive Therapy
Focused populations and cultural backgrounds
These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:
Populations
Adults
Youth And Young Adults
Students
Women's Issues
Individuals With Mental Health Challenges
Cultural communities
Eastern European
Canadian
Professional credentials
Registered Social Worker
- No.858918
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Educational background
Master of Social Work
University of Waterloo, Canada
Bachelor of Social Work
Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Specialized training
CBT - Fundamentals
University of Toronto - OISE
CBT-E (Eating Disorders)
Oxford University
DBT
CAMH
Structured Relapse Prevention
CAMH
Grief and Loss Training
Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services
Motivational Interviewing
University Health Network
Trauma-Informed Care
The Jean Tweed Centre
Trauma-Informed De-escalation (TIDES)
CAMH
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Practice locations & services
Immediate crisis support available
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