At Laura Ferrer & Associates, we provide expert, compassionate care for preteens, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and self-defeating patterns. Using evidence-based therapies and coaching, we help our clients break free from limiting cycles, develop lasting resilience, and experience greater joy.
Click on any team member’s profile below to learn more about their background and areas of focus.
Laura Ferrer, PhD
Laura has 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages struggling with mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, in addition to general life issues. She integrates a variety of therapy and coaching strategies, including Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and ACT skills in collaborating with her clients toward greater well-being. She founded Laura Ferrer & Associates to create a warm community in which both clinicians and clients can thrive in the context of highly skilled care.
Miryam Yusufov, PhD
Miryam is a clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, mood, substance issues (SUD), and serious illness, including ACT, DBT, and CBT interventions. Miryam is also active in research in these same areas, helping to develop treatment plans for the benefit of many. Miryam works with adolescents, adults, and groups.
Lauren Rutter, PhD
Lauren specializes in evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, and related disorders. Her aim is to create an open and compassionate environment in which to facilitate change. She is committed to helping clients build lifelong skills that they can implement as they face challenges, allowing them to achieve their goals and live a values-driven life. Lauren has a special interest in working with adults in later life.
Brooke McKenna, PhD
Brooke works with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She utilizes evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions and integrates aspects of mindfulness and ACT. Brooke takes a compassionate, personalized approach with each client, helping them realign with their values and engage more fully in their lives.