Laura is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the Metropolitan State University of Denver.  As a seasoned social worker, her experience comes from various settings.  She is passionate about creating a safe space for all individuals experiencing challenges and transitions. Laura operates from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach.  Laura utilizes a blend of therapies, specializing in many different areas.  Laura enjoys working with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Other members of the team at Bloom Wellness include:

                Debby Elliott, LCSW - Debby has been a licensed clinical social worker for 21 years, with extensive experience working with children and families. She has a passion for helping people to grow and reach their personal goals. Debby practices strengths-based, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. She specializes in treating problems related to ADHD, attachment, anxiety, depression, and behavioral struggles.

                Amy Stewart, SWC- Amy completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and Speech Science from CU-Boulder and her Master’s in Social Work from the Colorado Springs campus of Newman University. Amy strives to empower those she works with in a non-judgmental, caring way. She is grounded in trauma-informed care and implements a strengths-based, solutions-focused approach. She uses an eclectic blend of modalities, and is driven to provide cutting-edge treatment. She embraces diverse populations and specializes in supporting clients as they work through anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, crisis, suicidality, and life transitions.

                Kayla Joiner, SWC, CPS II- Kayla completed her Bachelor's in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and her Master's in Social Work through Colorado State University, Fort Collins, and 2023. Kayla holds over five years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Kayla also holds a Colorado Organization of Providers Association Prevention Specialist Credential and a Colorado Department of Education Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization. Her experience comes from various settings, including private practice therapy, case management in community corrections facilities with those who are justice-involved and as a family and community liaison within a school.

Kayla is passionate about meeting people where they are and coming alongside them to help them overcome the challenges and transitions they may be experiencing and working with diverse populations. Kayla enjoys the outdoors, movement, and art and looks to incorporate these things into her practice.