Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Galinis.
Hi Laura, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
As a teenager, I began therapy with someone who was a game-changer in my life. That experience shaped my path — I wanted to offer others the same gift of being truly seen, heard, and supported in their growth.
Early in my career, I worked in diverse settings — from men’s anger management groups to substance abuse treatment to trauma recovery. Across all of these, I noticed a common thread: the scars we carry from navigating a complicated world, and the strategies we develop to make it feel less overwhelming.
Today, in my private practice, I specialize in attachment therapy, helping clients reconnect with themselves and build healthier relationships. My work has also expanded into somatic approaches, supporting clients in re-regulating their nervous systems after years of stress, hurt, or relational trauma.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Therapy is both a science and an art. There’s research and structure, yes — but there’s also the intuitive process of sitting across from someone and gently guiding a conversation toward healing.
Social media and AI have helped de-stigmatize mental health and make therapy more accessible, but they can also create the illusion of a “perfect treatment.” Clients sometimes arrive requesting a specific modality they’re convinced will solve everything. Often, this reflects a deeper desire to avoid painful emotions or experiences.
That’s not to dismiss new or evidence-based therapies — many are transformative, and some approaches work better for certain people. But the real work of therapy is less about finding a quick fix and more about leaning into the difficult, messy process of self-discovery. It can be painful, but when clients engage fully, it’s also profoundly healing.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Many of my clients come in with a long history of therapy. What I often hear is that I create a safe, comfortable space where they can explore uncomfortable topics. My style of asking questions helps them feel deeply heard while also reminding them they’re not alone in the process.
A lot of clients are overthinkers — they worry therapy will only confirm what they already know. My role is to open up new ways of seeing things, and to guide them toward compassion for themselves and the ways they’ve adapted over time. That shift in perspective can be the beginning of real change.
How do you define success?
To me, the real measure of success is seeing clients build the lives and relationships they’ve been longing for. Most of my practice is made up of long-term clients or referrals from those I’ve worked with — and that kind of trust is humbling.
I often tell clients, “You’re the one doing the hard things, and I’m honored to share in this with you.” I truly mean it. Being invited into someone’s most vulnerable moments and then being trusted enough for them to send people they love my way — that’s the most meaningful part of my work.
Pricing:
- $180/session
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lauragalinis.com
- Instagram: laura_galinis_lpc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauragalinislpc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-galinis-0714
- Other: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/laura-galinis-roswell-ga/302693
