Laura Olayini, MSW, LCSW

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Life can be an exceptional beautiful yet an extremely difficult endeavor. There are various hills and valleys throughout the journey, and the only thing that we can do is to utilize what we have experienced to make sense of the more difficult highs and lows. According to Laura Olaniyi, each person is uniquely qualified and more than capable of transforming themselves to evolve into the ideal version of themselves. Laura is entirely committed to collaborating with people in realizing their fullest potential. She strives to provide a nourishing, safe, and constructive atmosphere in which they can cultivate the skills required to bring about lasting, substantial change. By choosing Laura to travel alongside you on this journey, you are choosing to embrace recovery with someone who is tremendously competent and can provide you with the resources required to grow as a person.

Laura Olaniyi has a Master of Social Work Degree from New Mexico Highlands University, and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Lubbock Christian University. She has a deeply involved background working with children and families and has worked with a variety of populations who have experienced trauma and abuse. Laura utilizes Client Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

Laura has been involved in a myriad of social work situations across the globe to help support the overall well-being of children and adolescents for the last 15 years. In addition, she has spent a vast amount of time working with family and community systems to establish effective and lasting change within the community. These experiences led to her interest in the mental health field, and in 2012 she began pursuing her advanced degree in social work.

EDUCATION:

Laura Olaniyi has a Master of Social Work Degree from New Mexico Highlands University as well as a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Lubbock Christian University.

Laura utilizes Client Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH:

Laura Olaniyi believes counseling involves providing individuals with a welcoming, nonjudgmental space to begin unpacking the aspects of life that guidance might be beneficial to have when approaching these hardships and facing such challenges head on. She meets every individual where they are by helping them conquer the challenges that life throws their way in a caring and authentic manner. She stimulates a sense of peace within the hearts of her clients by creating a safe, supportive environment to promote the growth and healing process both in and beyond the office. With no predetermined expectations and a reassuring yet fruitful atmosphere, Laura is prepared to evaluate and adjust her approach to what is most beneficial to the client.

TO GET STARTED:

Send Laura an email or call (970) 227-2770 today and schedule a free consultation so that you can determine if counseling is right for you.