Laura Khoury, PhD

I work with teenagers and young adults who are struggling to cope with distress, manage difficult emotions, and build harmonious relationships with family and friends. I help those who are: • Feeling irritable, down, depressed, or hopeless • Feeling anxious, on edge, or constantly worrying • Experiencing school or work stress • Having trouble focusing or getting homework or other tasks done • Having difficulty sleeping • Struggling to communicate without escalation or shutting down • Feeling out of control or irrational at times • Engaging in drinking, using substances, cutting, running away, or other risky behaviors • Wondering “now what?” after finishing high school or college • Questioning their sexuality or experiencing distress related to sexual identity • Seeking new ways of coping • Have parents or loved ones who are frustrated and want to be supportive I foster a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere to help individuals explore their feelings and initiate change. I use collaboration and encouragement to help clients gain new skills and insights to work towards their goals and improve their wellbeing.