Laura Forseth

My passion for working with children, youth, and families has grown throughout my education, training, and more than 14 years of professional experience. This experience, combined with my knowledge of child and adolescent development, informs my approach to therapy and helps me tailor support to each child's unique developmental needs, strengths, and challenges. 

 

I believe that every individual is the expert in their own life and has the capacity to grow, develop new skills, and navigate challenges when provided with the right support. My role is to help clients better understand themselves, build practical skills and develop strategies they can use in their everyday lives to manage emotions, overcome challenges, and build confidence. 

I have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children and youth, including those with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). My approach is neurodiversity-affirming. I recognize and respect each child's unique strengths, needs, and ways of experiencing the world. This recognition allows me to help neurodiverse children to feel seen, heard and validating while also supporting them to build practical strategies for life challenges.

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Most importantly, my approach combines warmth, connection, curiosity and fun with purposeful skill-building and education. Through creative exploration, supportive guidance and evidence-based strategies, I aim to create a space where children and youth feel understood, develop meaningful skills and are empowered to reach their potential

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Outside of my work, I am quite an introvert. I love spending time with my son and our doodle, Walley. We enjoy being outdoors, staying active, travelling and camping together. At home, I love to read, bake, do puzzles and art.