Laura Cooper, MSSW, CSW, TCADC, TIYT
Certified Social Worker and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher
Professional Summary
Laura is an EMDR-trained CSW and TCADC who works in Richmond, Kentucky. As a graduate of both Eastern Kentucky University Social Work Program and the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work, her trauma-informed practice is based on her knowledge, skills, values, and background of experience in prevention and treatment. She currently sees clients aged 18 and up.
She loves it when clients truly engage & when they start seeing how they are empowering themselves with the skills they are learning.
Laura is a Certified Social Worker, Master of Science in Social Work, and Temporary Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. She is also trained in EMDR and a Trauma Informed YogaFit Teacher.
"I help those who are having a difficult time with certain issues or barriers to identify coping skills that work for them and resources that help alleviate those barriers."
— Laura Cooper, MSSW, CSW, TCADC, TIYT
Areas of Experience:
Anxiety & Panic
Depression & Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma
Type of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Individual Therapy
Mental Health Assessment
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
SUD Assessment
Insurances Accepted:
Kentucky Medicaid
Specializations and Certifications
Laura is trained in trauma informed yoga (TIY) and uses TIY combined with cognitive reframing techniques to assist clients in getting in touch with their mind and body.