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Laurie is a Registered Social Worker and Holistic Naturopathic Therapist. She holds a Science Degree in Psychology and Biology from Acadia University in NS, a Social Work Degree from Memorial University in NL, a Masters in Holistic Nutrition from the Edison Institute of Nutrition in ONT. She is a level 1 certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Shanker Certified Self-Reg™ practitioner.
She is a trauma-focused mental health therapist, speaker, and educator on the subject of holistic wellness and its connection to emotional regulation. She is the creator of Laurie Pinhorn.com and one of the co-creators of Empowered Parents.com
Her private practice focuses on individuals and families who live with mental health concerns. Her main counselling areas of focus are anxiety, developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, autism and Occupational Stress Injuries. She is a trauma-informed consultant who works with groups, mental health agencies, and school settings to design and deliver holistic trauma-informed programs.
Her programs and interventions are based in trauma-informed: Internal Families Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Self- Reg Therapy, and Polyvagal theory. She also offers EMDR trauma reprocessing counselling. Her private practice provides a wide range of online learning opportunities related to Restorative Self-Care, Nutrition and Mental Health Recovery, and family interventions for children struggling with emotional regulation and trauma recovery.
With a diverse background in social work, advanced holistic nutrition, somatic counselling training, Self-Reg™, and physical fitness; Laurie’s hybrid of expertise is unique. With a background of 30 years in counselling, social work and a master's accreditation in Holistic Nutrition, she is well equipped to educate and shift perspectives.
Laurie is a firm believer in using holistic approaches to help people build more mental and physical resiliency. Her personal and professional philosophy is that with compassion, connection, care and non-judgemental curiosity, we can learn to live with more calmness, wellness, and resiliency.
Laurie’s Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology
- Bachelor of Social Work
- 25+ years of Social Work practice experience
- Masters in Holistic Nutrition- Specializing in nutritional support for improved mental health
- Self-Reg Certified practitioner
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for Adolescents
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for Anxiety and Depression
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy training for Trauma Recovery
- Internal Family Systems Level 1 Certified
- EMDR training with EMDRIA
- The creator of Laurie Pinhorn: Holistic Counselling Services
- The co-creator of Empowered Parents
- Small business owner
Laurie’s Therapeutic Work is Guided and Informed By:
- Dr. Arielle Schwartz - Author of The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook, and The Practical Guide to Complex PTSD
- Dr. Richard Schwartz - The founder and world leader of Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Dr. Russ Harris - World leader and trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Deb Dana – World leader in Polyvagal Therapy
- Dr. Kristin Neff - Renowned Self-Compassion Researcher
- Dr. Stephen Porges - Pioneer of the Polyvagal Theory
- Dr. Bessel van dor Kolk - Trauma and PTSD Expert
- Dr. Gaber Mate - Additions and Developmental Trauma Expert
- Jon Kabat -Zin Ph.D - Author and the developer of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University Medical Center
- Dr. Dan Siegel - Researcher, Author and Director of the Mindsight Institute
- Dr. Stuart Shanker - Researcher, Author and Director of the MEHRIT Centre
- Dr. Bruce Perry – The Developer of the Neurosequential Model of Trauma
- EMDRIA- International EMDR Association
- Francine Shapiro- Creator of EMDR Therapy
- Dr. Frank Anderson – Psychiatrist and IFS Trauma Expert