Laura Wingard, MA, MS, LMFT

Primary Therapist

With over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, Laura Wingard, MA, MS, LMFT is a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in helping teens navigate the complexities of co-morbid diagnosis including anxiety, depression, trauma, self -harm, and all mood disorders. Holding a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to working with adolescents.

Laura is highly skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a proven therapeutic approach that emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This focus allows Laura to empower teens to build healthy coping mechanisms, foster resilience, and cultivate positive relationships. Therapy with Laura will also focus on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for symptom relief and insight into how thoughts influence behaviors.

At Hillcrest Adolescent, Laura is committed to working with families to create a collaborative, supportive and healing environment where teens can thrive and achieve lasting emotional well-being.