Welcome!
Laura M. McArthur-Gupta, Registered Psychotherapist
My Practice.
I offer individual psychotherapy sessions to adults (+18 y.o.). Sessions are 50-minutes in length and are offered in-person to residents of the greater Ottawa area and virtually (telephone or video) to anyone in the province of Ontario.
I have experience working with diverse clinical concerns, including:
- Addiction
- ADD
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Burnout
- Chronic illness
- Depression
- Grief
- Narcissistic abuse
- Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship & interpersonal issues
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Shame
My Approach.
My approach to therapy is eclectic which allows me to meet the unique needs and experiences of my clients. My primary practice uses an attachment-based psychodynamic approach which involves exploring early childhood learning and experiences, and their impact on adult behavioural patterns and defences. I also incorporate more specific modalities and approaches including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
- Dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness & Buddhist Psychology
- Multicultural & Spiritual Counselling
- Self-compassion
- Internal family systems (IFS)
About me.
Hi! My name is Laura McArthur-Gupta (she/her) and I’m passionate about supporting and empowering others. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO# 10124) and graduate student of the Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality school at Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ontario.
Prior to completing graduate school, I spent time in various fields including supporting young adults and their families coping with addiction and mental health, advocating for palliative care, and working in corporate culture. When I’m not supporting others, I am supporting myself. I enjoy cuddling with my dogs, reading & learning, rock climbing, gardening & hammocking.
Therapy is an investment of time, emotion and money. I want you to be comfortable and confident with your investment in well-being.
I offer a no-strings-attached FREE 15 minute virtual Meet ‘n Greet so you can determine if I’m the right fit for you and your therapy needs.
“At the center of your being
you have the answer;
you know who you are
and you know what you want.”
― Lao Tzu
- Welcome to Therapy with Laura!
I’m Laura (She/her) and I am so excited to welcome you to Therapy with Laura. This has been a long journey for me and I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with you. I am a psychotherapist (qualifying) that resides in the National Capital Region (Ottawa, ON). I offering counselling and psychotherapy to clients interested in a gentle nudge towards self-understanding and personal transformation. - Self-Care is more important (and more difficult) now than ever before.
“So, how do you take care of yourself?” This is a question I ask my clients often, but one that is never well understood.…