As a spiritual director, Laura believes that spirituality is inherent in all people.
Rather than providing explicit advice or counselling, a spiritual director offers deep listening, helping you navigate through the distractions of anxiety, negativity, and worry.
Spiritual direction sessions are your time to share your experiences in a safe, affirmative, and collaborative space. Laura can help you connect more fully with your deepest values, beliefs, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
You might seek different outcomes from spiritual direction depending on your circumstances or stage in life.
Discovering the deeper meaning or purpose of your life
Revising your core values
Integrating spiritual practices into everyday life
Working through a crisis of faith
Reimagining your images of God
Reflecting on your life in later years
Discussing relationship conflicts
Processing grief and loss
Processing depression, PTSD or trauma
Learning how to apply your gifts and abilities
Healing after being rejected by your faith community
Experiencing emotional healing through prayer
Deepening self-awareness using the Enneagram
And for those in ministry, support (including pastors) in a confidential space
WHAT PASTORS ARE SAYING
“Laura is a grounded and nurturing guide whose presence embodies the heart of the Gospel. Her wisdom, attentiveness, and gentle humor create a space where growth and discernment flourish. I am deeply appreciative of her guidance and consider the time we shared an integral part of my training.”
IMMANUEL PRAYER THERAPY
Immanuel Prayer Therapy is a transformative prayer technique which offers emotional healing and aids in the development of a richer prayer-life. This is technique is not limited to a specific faith or set of beliefs. Laura has witnessed profound changes and growth in both herself and many others over a decade of practicing this method.
“I came to Laura for personal Spiritual Direction after having been to several of her group workshops over the years. Looking back, I see that I was longing for healing from years of spiritual abuse in my formative years and the ongoing suffering I experienced by being triggered in religious settings throughout the rest of my life. Laura was able to make space for my pain and helped me gain the courage to trust my own inner experiences and intuitions of Spirit within me.
I attribute a measure of the peace I enjoy today to those sessions with her.”
– Tina Fehr Kehler
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“I have felt supported and understood knowing I can bring up any subject.”
“Laura has a gentle and welcoming energy. She approaches sessions with calm, peace, simple centering, and curiosity over judgement. She was neutral and encouraging to my spirit and provided open space for me to explore what I needed at the time. I have gratitude for her and my time with her.”
– Theological Studies Graduate