About Big Heart Therapy
Education and Credentials
Training and Certifications
Education and Credentials
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
- Masters in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Arts
- IRS/NIHB approved service provider
*Pursuing registration as a Certified Play Therapist and working under clinical supervision of a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor.
Meet Laura
Training and Certifications
Education and Credentials
I believe healing begins with connection. Every child, youth, and family has a unique story, and I strive to create a space where they feel seen, accepted, and free to express themselves in whatever way feels most natural.
I approach my work through a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens, using play and expressive arts as my primary ther
I believe healing begins with connection. Every child, youth, and family has a unique story, and I strive to create a space where they feel seen, accepted, and free to express themselves in whatever way feels most natural.
I approach my work through a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens, using play and expressive arts as my primary therapeutic modalities. I believe behaviour is communication and that each child has an innate capacity for growth and healing when met with safety, curiosity, and compassion. I meet children where they are, recognizing their unique needs while offering guidance to best support their growth.
I am mother and stepmother to Indigenous Northern Tutchone children, and live and raise my family in the Yukon. This has deepened my appreciation for the importance of culture, identity, community, and connection to the land. These experiences continue to shape my practice with humility, respect, and a commitment to providing culturally responsive care.
I am committed to lifelong learning and actively pursue ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and advanced training in play therapy (currently pursuing my full play therapy designation) to continually strengthen my therapeutic practice and provide evidence-informed care.
Above all, I hope every child, youth, and family who walks through my door feels safe, understood, and supported as they move toward healing and growth.
Training and Certifications
Training and Certifications
Training and Certifications
- Traumaplay - Foundational Training (Traumaplay Institute)
- Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Purple Stream - RMPTI)
- Foundations of Play Therapy
(Green Stream - RMPTI) - Advanced Theories and Techniques in Play Therapy
(Red Stream - RMPTI) - Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce (RMPTI)
- Theraplay® Foundations – Level 1
- DIRFloorti
- Traumaplay - Foundational Training (Traumaplay Institute)
- Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Purple Stream - RMPTI)
- Foundations of Play Therapy
(Green Stream - RMPTI) - Advanced Theories and Techniques in Play Therapy
(Red Stream - RMPTI) - Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce (RMPTI)
- Theraplay® Foundations – Level 1
- DIRFloortime® 101: An Introduction to the Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) Model
- Neurosequential Model of Education (Introductory Training)
- Special Education Part 1 and 2
- Violence Threat Risk Assessment
- Multiple Child and Youth Development courses