Laura is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Seattle University. She spent several years providing psychiatric care within a hospital-based outpatient clinic to children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she was a mental health therapist and worked in wilderness and community mental health programs.

Laura grew up in northern Minnesota and has spent time living in Montana, Alaska, and Idaho. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, backpacking and spending time with family and friends.