Tips & Tools to Navigate Anxiety, Trauma & Neurodivergence

HOLISTIC ANXIETY + TRAUMA THERAPY ADDRESSING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY BACK HOME TO YOURSELF.

laura sgro, lcsw

CA LCSW: #100705
21825 Erwin St. #1167
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 814-6015
laura@ootwtherapy.com

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Quick question: when life gets overwhelming, what do you do?

Most of us push through, white-knuckle it, or go down an anxiety spiral.

And honestly? That makes sense. Nobody taught us how to hit pause and reset. We were just expected to figure it o

Hello and welcome!

I'm Laura (she/her), a licensed anxiety & trauma therapist based in Los Angeles. I work with adults throughout California virtually.

I care deeply about supporting folks who have felt "too much" or "

Ever wonder why a deep breath instantly feels calming? 🌬

That’s your vagus nerve at work — your body’s natural switch for moving from survival mode into safety. 🧠

When it’s stimulated, the vagus nerve signals safety, calm

Better decision-making. More creativity. Clearer communication. Stronger boundaries.

For women in leadership, these qualities are imperative. And this is what can happen when you learn how to embrace calm instead of chaos.

That’s why I’

Anyone else hit bingo on this card a little too fast? 😅

These aren’t just random symptoms — they’re signals that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. And unsurprisingly, being stuck in a dysregulated state over time is e

Let’s do it right now. 

Take a slow, deep breath in… hold it… and let it out. 🌿

Feels good, right?

Most of us go through our days holding our breath, bracing for what’s next. But when do we give ourselves permission

How many times have you said “I’m sorry” when you didn’t actually do anything wrong? 🤔

We can and should apologize when we’ve hurt someone’s feelings, or caused harm. But why do we apologize for taking up space?

Life is like a cup of coffee.
Sometimes it’s full, and we get to savor the moments ahead. Other times, though, it’s empty. And even though we can’t pour from an empty cup... most of us try anyway.
Especially for those who giv

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