Unfiltered chronicles of navigating the world before and after late-life discovery—told with honesty, grit, and a Bourdain-esque edge. These essays trace identity, burnout, belonging, and becoming, offering language for experiences lived but never named.

Raw stories and grounded tools for addiction recovery, mental health, and rebuilding life, written by a therapist who’s been there.

A collection of personal essays about how Dr Jess would respond to personal and global problems. Access to her private diary entries and audios for subscribers!

Laura is a licensed therapist and supervisor who shares tips for new supervisors, practical business skills for therapists in private practice, commentary on the mental health industry, clinical support, and real talk about surviving in this field.

My personal Substack

A space for messy conversations, real connection, and unfinished thoughts.

Powerful outlooks, stories and ideas from mental health professionals and advocates navigating diverse arenas. Championing systems change and healing for all.

Your honest guide to surviving and thriving as a mental health counselor