LAURA

LAURA ALVES

Psychologist

“Trabajo con niños (sólo formato presencial), adolescentes y adultos hispanohablantes que estén atravesando por estados de ansiedad, estrés y/o síntomas físicos asociados al malestar emocional (incluyendo dolor crónico), que busquen un profesional con un enfoque integrador, que pueda brindar apoyo en un proceso terapéutico cuidadoso, gradual y respetuoso de los tiempos y la capacidad de regulación de cada persona. Todo ello en el marco de un espacio que en forma colaborativa favorezca el desarrollo de recursos internos y que asegure mayor estabilidad emocional en el tiempo. ”

About Me

Procuro ser ciudadosa y responsable en la asistencia psicoterapeútica, respetando las necesidades y los procesos de quien consulta, sabiendo que cada situación, cada persona es única. Tengo un alto nivel de compromiso y vocación por la labor que realizo y mi trabajo busca siempre aliviar el malestar de quien consulta y colaborar en la construcción de un estado de bienestar que pueda ser perdurable en el tiempo.

Approach

Trabajo desde un enfoque integrador, buscando generar a través de distintos modelos y herramientas que cuentan con evidencia científica, el equilibro de la persona, con foco en el trabajo de regulación del sistema de nervioso y de tratamiento en los factores de estrés que estén influyendo en la situación actual.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Mi formación incluye EMDR, TCC, Experiencia Somática, PNIE, Hipnosis Clínica Pediátrica y Dolor Crónico. Las sesiones pueden ser presenciales en el consultorio de Ciudad de la Costa/Uruguay o en modalidad online (therapy offered in spanish only). La duración de las mismas es de 50-60 min aprox.

Services Offered:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Qualifications

Licenciada en Psicología

UCU

Year: 2008

Entrenamiento EMDR

EMDR Institute Inc.

Year: 2016

Practicante en Experiencia Somática

Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute

Year: 2023

Postgrado de Especialización: Integración en Salud desde la Psiconeuroinmunoendocrinología

UCU

Year: 2019

Formación Integral en Terapia Cognitivo Conductual con Niños y Adolescentes

Universidad Abierta Interoamericana/ETCI

Year: 2020

Service Areas

In-person & Online

Ciudad De La Costa, Departamento de Canelones 15800

Uruguay

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