Laura Frasier, PsyD

About Dr. Frasier

Dr. Frasier is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified perinatal mental health specialist, and couples therapist. She works with a range of psychological and emotional issues including mood disorders and depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and adjustment concerns. She practices in both long and short-term models of therapy, with adults, young adults, couples, and families. She emphasizes a psychodynamic approach to therapy, and works using both behavioral and insight-oriented techniques.

Specialties

• Anxiety & Overthinking
• Depression & Mood Disorders
• Self Esteem and Identity
• Maternal Mental Health & Postpartum Transitions
• Relationship Concerns
• Divorce and Separation
• Perfectionism & Self-Criticism
• Stress & Work Burnout
• Eating Disorders and Concerns

Populations Served

• Adults (18+)
• Women & New Mothers
• Couples (Gottman Method)
• Teens

Treatment Approach

My style of therapy is based on the understanding that our past experiences shape who we are and how we understand ourselves and the world around us in our current life. We use a thorough exploration of our past to get to know our behaviors, relationships, thoughts, and feelings. So much of our thinking and feeling happens out of our awareness (some call this the “unconscious”) and we use therapeutic techniques to help us better get to know what is “steering the ship.” Why am I feeling or acting this way? What has contributed to my patterns in relationships?

This style of therapy should feel like a conversation, where you are talking about 70% of the time and I am talking about 30%. I will ask questions to help you uncover important information, and will occasionally offer my understanding of what I am hearing. Through gaining this insight into ourselves, we can unlock ways of changing behavior, improving relational patterns, and relieving troubling emotions or mood states.

Often, gaining self insight is enough for healing. Sometimes, we are left feeling a need for more. “Okay, what now?” I will often incorporate CBT, DBT, or acceptance-based strategies to provide concrete skills to supplement what you have discovered in therapy. This is incredibly powerful for behavioral change.

Training and Education

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology: George Washington University
• Doctoral Internship Training: University of Miami Counseling Center
• Postdoctoral Training: Georgetown University Counseling and Psychiatric Services
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification: Postpartum Support International (PSI)
• Licensure: DC, MA, NY, NJ

Availability & Logistics

• Availability: Weekdays & limited evenings
• Format: In-person (Hanover MA) & Telehealth (MA, NY, DC, NJ)
• Insurance: Out-of-network; superbills provided
• Fee: Private pay, sliding scale available
• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Rates

Out of Network

Dr. Frasier does not directly accept insurance. She will provide you with a SuperBill for you to submit to your insurance provider on your own behalf for reimbursement. If you wish to pursue reimbursement for services, call your insurance to learn about your out of network benefits for mental health.

• Individual therapy: $250/session (insurance CPT code 90834)
• Couples therapy: $375/session (insurance CPT code 90847)