Meet Laura
Learn more about Laura’s experience, therapeutic style, and commitment to meaningful healing.
Founder of Kindhearted Counseling
About Laura Vetrano, MA, LPC
Laura Vetrano, MA, LPC is an experienced relationship coach and psychotherapist who helps individuals and couples create meaningful change from the inside out. Drawing on a blend of Adlerian Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and Mindfulness, Laura’s approach is both evidence-based and deeply intuitive.
Her work is grounded in the belief that healing is a collaborative process, one that requires courage, trust, and curiosity. Clients describe her style as directive yet compassionate, blending insight with practical tools that foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and relational growth.
Laura earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Organizational Psychology from Adler University in Chicago and remains committed to continuous learning and professional excellence. She is an active member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Her areas of specialization include PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety, and social anxiety, with additional expertise in family conflict, codependency, sexual abuse, divorce, and grief. She also specializes in sexuality, offering a safe and supportive space to explore sexual well-being and intimacy concerns. Whether you’re seeking relief from trauma, clarity in relationships, or a deeper sense of peace, Laura provides a private, discreet, and empowering setting to begin your transformation.
Her work is grounded in the belief that healing is a collaborative process, one that requires courage, trust, and curiosity. Clients describe her style as directive yet compassionate, blending insight with practical tools that foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and relational growth.
Laura earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Organizational Psychology from Adler University in Chicago and remains committed to continuous learning and professional excellence. She is an active member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Her areas of specialization include PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety, and social anxiety, with additional expertise in family conflict, codependency, sexual abuse, divorce, and grief. She also specializes in sexuality, offering a safe and supportive space to explore sexual well-being and intimacy concerns. Whether you’re seeking relief from trauma, clarity in relationships, or a deeper sense of peace, Laura provides a private, discreet, and empowering setting to begin your transformation.
Education & Background
- MA in Counseling and Organizational Psychology – Adler University, Chicago
- Member of EMDRIA, ACA, and AASECT
- Advanced training in Brainspotting, EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
In Their Own Words
What Clients Are Saying
Posted on Stephen ThomasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura Vetrano is an exceptional therapist — warm, genuine, and and highly skilled in treating trauma. I consistently refer clients to Laura and recommend her wholeheartedly!Posted on Kolby WatsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A Decade of Unwavering Integrity and Transformative Growth After more than ten years as a client, I can state unequivocally that Laura is not just a therapist; she is a master clinician who sets the gold standard for clinical integrity and practical, results-driven healing . In an industry where many practitioners play "the proverbial game" to ensure client longevity and billable hours, Laura operates with a fundamentally different approach. Her primary and stated goal is always the client's genuine, long-term well-being. She is entirely focused on helping you heal effectively and efficiently, respecting the time frame that works for you, not her practice. This commitment to transparency and directness is what makes her so uniquely valuable. Laura's methodology is characterized by a rare and masterful balance. She possesses the deep empathy and compassionate presence required to sit with difficulty and grief, offering true softness and support when it is most needed. Crucially, however, she also knows precisely when to pivot and provide the firm, straightforward accountability necessary to break old patterns and drive genuine progress. She doesn't allow self-sabotage to linger; she equips you with the tools to navigate it. Over the past decade, Laura has guided me through profound changes and challenges across numerous facets of my life, yielding transformative results that continue to benefit me today. If you are looking for a highly professional therapist interested in sustainable change and unwilling to waste your time or money, I could not recommend Laura more strongly. She is a dedicated partner in your healing journey, and her impact will be life-changing. Her since of humor is an added bonus! Look no further!Posted on Marc AllenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura helped me through a very challenging time. I have had a few other therapists, and I think Laura is both an exceptional healer and a special human being. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Laura.Posted on Abigail SandersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There aren’t words to explain how great Laura is. I have only been seeing her a few months now and already see such huge changes. I’ve seen many counselors before and nothing ever worked. I was losing faith in therapy and in getting better. I finally now have a clear path and have faith in the process again.Posted on ChelseaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is an amazing counselor and a wonderful person! She's made a huge impact on the importance of self love. Highly recommended her.Posted on Jessica StentzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing