Laura Manderino-Martins, LPC

Psychotherapist, Founder & CEO of May You Find Peace LLC

I am a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I hold various certifications, including Psychiatric Mental Health First Aid from Johns Hopkins University, as well as certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). In addition, I am a certified in the practice of Usui Holy Fire Reiki, and am a Master Level Reiki Practitioner. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic illness and chronic pain, family conflict, parenting stress, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I have also co-led a support group for LGBTQ individuals and have led group therapy for middle and high school students, as well as college students and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic illness, and life transitions. My goal is to constantly invest myself in learning, so I may provide my clients with the most well-rounded, specific, holistic care. By improving and honing in on my skills, I am able to assist my clients to achieve the best outcomes for their wellness.

I am a trauma and crisis trained professional and worked for several years with emergency mobile psychiatric services. I began my career working on Yale Children's Hospital Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, and continue to attend the latest trainings on crisis management, trauma, anxiety, chronic illness and chronic pain, in addition to trainings that include the newest modalities of treatment for these conditions. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EFT (tapping) and Somatic Therapy. I combine holistic and conventional methods tailored to your individual need, and am happy to speak with mental health and medical professionals that you are working with to coordinate your care to enhance your healing.

I truly feel every person has a unique magic within them, and if they can locate and believe in their strengths, they can begin to be empowered in a way that will help them to cope with disruptive symptoms. I am happy and honored to be a person to help them see the light within them.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines a humanistic approach which believes in unconditional positive regard, as well as cognitive-behavioral, Adlerian, and solution focused theory. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

In addition to my continued training in mental health services, I am a supervisor to other clinicians, and I am honored to have the opportunity to nurture and mentor providers of all ages and skill levels. I believe, as a professional, giving back is one of the most important and meaningful parts of my career and my life. I thrive on pouring love, compassion, and mentoring not just into my clients, but into my staff and supervisee's. My wish is that everyone I work with, in any capacity, knows their value and gain skills and confidence so they may grow into the best versions of themselves, personally and professionally. I believe we all have special talents, and we are all needed in this world. My mission is for people to realize and understand their potential, and take steps forward in order to live the life they deserve, and give back to the world in a way that is meaningful to them.

My mission in life is "service"- not just with my patients, staff, and supervisees, but within the community as well. I am a firm believer in community outreach and donating to local organizations in the communities in which we serve. 

I offer my Reiki services pro-bono to anyone in hospice care- please reach out to inquire and get yourself or loved one set up. I believe end of life care is one of the most important things someone can be a part of, and I would be honored to bring any comfort and peace I can possibly bring you or your loved one during this time.

Whether you are a patient, student, or provider, I want you to know you deserve peace with the core of who you are and peace with how you feel. Let's talk about how we can walk the path to peace together.

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