“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Self-guided Study Course to help you live more out of your true self. 

Spiritual Direction

Virtual or In-Person Spiritual Direction 

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Spiritual Care for those who have been abused. 

Retreats and Speaking Events

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Meet Laura

Hello there! is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but you are here at this page to see a little about the work I do as a Spiritual Director. I went to Bible College as an 18 year old, not knowing exactly what my work and vocation would look like. I then attended Fuller Seminary for Marriage and Family Therapy.

I spent years serving clients and volunteering in church ministry through teaching, listening, and still couldn’t figure out where I fit in a world that I didn’t feel made for.

Years later I became acquainted with spiritual direction… and I found where my giftings could serve believers in a way that I felt made for.

Listening, intuitively asking questions, sensing things in my gut… that is where I can take my love for individually working with people in healing and growing environments with my love for spiritual growth and healing.

I have a passion for those who love God but don’t have the same experience with church. Maybe you have been hurt, maybe there was abuse… yet, you don’t have to be alone in your faith.

Spiritual Direction and the other work I do is ambiguous and unknown to many. I would love to talk to you to answer any questions or point you in the right direction.

Much peace and love and joy be yours!

Laura

Participant Reviews

“Laura challenges me, in a good but difficult way, to recognize that it only in God that I will find my worth, it is only in God that I will be secure, and it is only God whom I can trust. Laura challenges the whining, (in more frank term – calls me on my own b.s.) She is sometimes so gentle that I recognize God’s tenderness in her voice and words. Sometimes she is more direct and challenging, I recognize God inviting that I go deeper.

— J., Spiritual Directee

“Surprisingly, I enjoyed the slow work of Original. The ability and freedom to come back to the work at my own pace was crucial for me. I loved all of the journaling we did. It really helped me process what was going on in my mind and in my heart. The Enneagram work was another one of my favorite parts. Who knew that learning about yourself could be so fun?! I feel such a great sense of accomplishment after doing this work.

— L., Participant in "Original"

“I am very thankful for the journey I have been on while being involved with Original. I have learned things about myself that I really didn’t want to acknowledge before. I have also had the opportunity to heal from some events that had stifled me. They occasionally still poke up their ugly heads, but for the most part I am at peace with them. At times I am almost thankful for them! I know that who I am today and will be tomorrow are because of the things, events, and most importantly, people I have encountered. So, would I want to change the things that made me who I am? No, I don’t think so!

— D., Participant in "Original"

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Hear more from Laura on spiritual direction, spiritual growth, disciplines, how to follow Jesus more, spiritual pain, spiritual trauma and abuse.

It was a lovely Mother’s Day with my chicas. ❤️🩷🩵🥰
Part 4 on “What is Spiritual Direction?” Spiritual direction is often sought in seasons of transition or “the dark night of the soul,” but it is also a place to practice the holy discipline of Savoring. To savor is to slow
Part 3 of our series on spiritual direction: Curiosity and Courage. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to truly look inward—to bring our genuine questions, heavy doubts, and unspoken joys into the light. It is brave to sit in the unknown
Part 2: Continuing our series on what spiritual direction looks like... today, let’s talk about Time and Space. In our fast-paced world, finding an unhurried moment can feel impossible. In spiritual direction, we intentionally carve out a sacr
Part 1: Spiritual direction is usually something we feel drawn to out of a desire for a closer relationship with God. But what does it actually look like? At its core, it’s a unique relationship of mutual listening. Together, we set the intent
14 years ago I began pursuing a certification in Spiritual Direction and became a Spiritual Director a few years later. I took a break from much of this work but now I am returning to do spiritual care and listening for those looking for growth and h
I am really happy with my cartoony watercolor version of a photo I took a year ago in Kinsale, Ireland. This colorful coastal town was a joy to walk around. It brings a smile to my face to remember my adventure. @goaheadtours
9 more miles of the Ice Age Trail. 💛 The Forestville Segment. This week I read some of my writing from 7 years ago. I don’t even remember some of the things I shared. “That was me?” I will admit, there is a fair amount of fear
Today is my birthday and remnants of a beautiful weekend are sprinkled around my home. A palm leaf from church yesterday was folded into a cross as a beautiful reminder of Holy Week. I was around a few of my favorite people in the world. I ate so wel
As the blizzard of March 2026 swirls outside, I am reflecting on this last week with so much warmth inside. I was sharing with my spiritual director all of the updates since my last meeting with him. This time we talked about all of the good things h
Every so often I go on retreat and every time is different. Looking back at the seasons of my life, not every one was an easy silence and solitude. But this one was glorious! A pure gift. I hiked, prayed, read, planned for the future, and studied. I
A winter road segment of 9.2 miles on the Ice Age trail. I’m thankful for trail angel Phil who shuttled me! It’s been so great to keep working on my long goal of completing the 1200 mile trail that travels all over Wisconsin. 🙌🏻 @iceage
Words and thoughts that encapsulate what I feel and think haven’t come to me as easily as they did years ago. Maybe it’s the necessities of life that crowd out that space I use to have, maybe they are deep down there waiting to rise to
When I hike, weeds become flowers. Breath as necessity dissipates and becomes a gift. Each step becomes the rhythm of my day, of my hour, of my moment.
Slowing down to behold beauty. The satisfying crunch of walking on the gravel of the gardens. The smell of a ylang ylang plant. The sights of a prickly cactus. The sunlight blinding momentarily. The peaceful drip of the fountain. The awe of the child
Dr. I. Cecil Beech - “Hope is waiting on the promises of God to take place.”
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