Laura Prikosovich | Registered Social Worker

Hi! 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 represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

Trauma

Relational Trauma

Anxiety

Depression

Emotional Regulation

Addiction

I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.

Alcohol Use

Attachment

Career & Life Transitions

Caregiver Support

Substance Use/misuse

Worrying & Ruminating

Women's Issues

Childhood Trauma

Eating Disorders

Conflict Resolution

Codependency

Emotional Distress

Mood Disorders

Grief, Loss, And Bereavement

Therapeutic approaches

These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

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 incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:

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

Client communities & cultural expertise

These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.

Client populations I serve

Adults

Youth And Young Adults

Students

Women's Issues

Individuals With Mental Health Challenges

Cultural expertise

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

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