About Laurie J. Hall, LCSWLaurie Hall received her Masters of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1994. After completing her social work internship at a peace and justice organization in Mexico City, she moved to Washington D.C. and began her career working with children and families. Laurie focused on working with Spanish-speaking high-risk children and youth within the public school system. She became licensed in Maryland in 1998.
Laurie moved to San Diego in 1998 and began working with traumatized children and families at the Chadwick Center, Children's Hospital. She specifically focused on working with children who were victims of physical and sexual abuse. Laurie also worked with adults at Children's Hospital and ran an ongoing therapeutic group for victims of domestic violence. Laurie became licensed in California in 2002.
In March of 2004, Laurie opened her private practice with 3 of her colleagues. She continues to work with children and families and has expanded her practice to include clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, marital issues, and family conflict.
Laurie was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 2006 and began using this technique extensively with children and adults to decrease negative memories and to increase positive thoughts and experiences. Laurie obtained her certification in EMDR in May of 2007 which required participation in 12 hours of EMDR trainings in addition to the EMDR Part I and Part II trainings (34 hours), 20 hours of clinical consultation, and experience with at least 50 EMDR sessions with no less than 25 clients.
Laurie works with children ages 2-18, adults, couples, and families. She is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and conducts therapy sessions in both English and Spanish. |