You’re Not Alone—Here’s How Therapy Can Help
Most of us don't start therapy with a clear roadmap. We just know something isn't working — we feel stuck, unmotivated, lost, or quietly overwhelmed — and we hope this might help. Maybe you're going through a major life transition, questioning your purpose, or simply tired of holding it all together. Either way, you sit down with a stranger and begin.
In my experience, it is in the therapeutic relationship — rooted in safety, curiosity, and emotional depth — where meaningful transformation begins. Through this connection, something starts to shift. It’s subtle at first, and not always linear, but it’s real.
At the beginning, therapy is often a mix of curiosity and hesitation. You might wonder if you're saying the right things, if your therapist really understands the complexity of what you're carrying, or if this process will ever bring relief. Some sessions feel like clarity; others leave you tangled in more questions. You test the waters, hold back, or question whether you're making progress.
You might ask yourself:
Shouldn't I be further along by now?
Why can’t I just snap out of this?
The clients I work with are often high-functioning and self-aware, but exhausted from carrying the weight of unprocessed emotion, early attachment wounds, or a lifetime of overthinking. Some are navigating midlife or menopause. Others are redefining identity, relationships, or purpose after years of living on autopilot. Many have tried to "fix" themselves through productivity or perfectionism, but are now ready for something deeper and more sustaining.
My work is rooted in depth psychology and attachment-based therapy, offering a space for insight, integration, and emotional reconnection. I support clients in uncovering the deeper threads of their experience—and in reshaping those patterns with compassion, clarity, and care. Together, we move beyond awareness into lasting change.
If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and move through this season of life with clarity and self-trust, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Laura Malandrino, APCC
(English/Spanish)
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
— Viktor Frankl
AREAS OF FOCUS
You may look like you have it all together — you're thoughtful, responsible, and people often rely on you. But inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Maybe your mind never stops racing, or you overthink everything but still struggle to access your emotions, no matter how much you analyze them. You may be navigating a major life transition or quietly battling low self-worth. You’ve tried to push through, stay busy, or "fix" things on your own — but it hasn't led to the lasting change you crave.
Therapy can be a space to pause and go deeper. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the patterns that keep you looping — whether that’s difficulty setting boundaries, chronic self-doubt, overthinking, or unresolved pain that’s harder to name. You don’t need to have all the answers. Through a grounded, collaborative process, we’ll work to help you reconnect with your emotions, understand yourself more fully, and build a more authentic, satisfying life.
This work is for people who are ready for more than surface-level solutions — who want to feel aligned, not just look functional.
Depth-Oriented Therapy for Professionals
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Rebuilding Self-Worth and Identity
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Navigating Life Transitions and Midlife Shifts
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Exploring Attachment Wounds and Relationship Patterns
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Moving Through Periods of Feeling Lost, Stuck, or Unmotivated
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Supporting Women in Menopause and Hormonal Transitions
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Quieting the Inner Critic and Managing Overthinking
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Working with High-Functioning Individuals Who Feel Empty or Unfulfilled
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Processing Grief, Loss, or Unexpected Life Changes
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Addressing Childhood Trauma and Emotional Neglect
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Helping Deep Feelers and Fast Thinkers Find Inner Clarity
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Creating Space for Personal Reinvention and Growth
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Supporting Emotional Healing for Cancer Survivors and Chronic Illness
TREATMENT APPROACHES
I offer therapy rooted in evidence-based practices to support individuals and adolescents seeking real, lasting change. My approach integrates Psychodynamic insight, EMDR, CBT, and Attachment-based Therapy to help clients better understand their inner world and move through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
I meet each client with curiosity, empathy, and respect, creating space to explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we identify the patterns that keep you stuck and work toward a greater sense of clarity, confidence, and connection.
Pychodynamic
Explore unconscious processes, early life experiences, and internal conflicts
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps people process and heal from past trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories.
CBT
Explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve psychological well-being
CHALLENGES I CAN HELP WITH
Perfectionism
When less than flawless is unacceptable, you find yourself in a relentless pursuit of unattainable standards, often feeling trapped by your own expectations. This cycle can foster anxiety and self-doubt, making it essential to reframe those beliefs and cultivate a more compassionate view of yourself.
OCD
OCD might feel like being trapped in a relentless cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, creating overwhelming distress and interfering with daily activities. This constant battle can lead to feelings of isolation and frustration. We will work to unravel these patterns, fostering greater self-awareness will using effective coping strategies.
Codependency
This might feel as though your identity hinges on others, leaving you anxious and unfulfilled. Loneliness feels intolerable and you might chase validation through codependency, neglecting your own needs. We will work to highlighting the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and fostering self-worth in therapy.
ADHD
Living with ADHD can often involve a constant struggle with inattention and impulsivity, making it difficult to stay focused or complete tasks, which can lead to frustration and low self-esteem. I will provide tools to manage symptoms, enhance organizational skills, and develop strategies for building confidence.
Life Transitions
Changes can be overwhelming and disorienting, creating anxiety about the future and uncertainty about your identity. Therapy can provide support and guidance, helping you navigate these changes and embrace new possibilities with resilience.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic—it often shows up as constant overthinking, racing thoughts, and a mind that just won’t quiet down. You may replay conversations, obsess over decisions, or feel stuck in a loop of “what ifs.” For high-functioning individuals, this can be especially exhausting—you appear calm and capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside.
Attachment
Attachment issues can be experienced like an intense fear of abandonment or a constant need for reassurance, which can lead to anxiety and conflict in relationships. Addressing these patterns can open the door to healthier connections.
Relationships
Helping individuals understand their role in relationships, break cycles, and form healthier connections. Supporting couples in deepening connection, improving communication, and working through recurring patterns or ruptures.
