About Me

Laurie Pels-Roulier

LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified EMDR Therapist

Hi, I’m Laurie.

As a highly experienced therapist for 18 years, I know how important it is to find the right fit for your unique experience. I have worked with so many clients over the years who struggled to find the “why” of their problems. Why do they find themselves in the same kind of relationships again and again? Why does their work bring intense anxiety and frustration rather than the fulfillment they so long for? Why do they “get in their heads” and blank out, or freeze during tests or athletic performance?

I’m here to help you find the answers and regain the “you” that you feel you lost. As an educator of 26 years, and mom of two, I have a deep and intimate understanding of family dynamics and human development. I know how critical family and childhood events are to how you understand yourself and the beliefs that can hold you back from living the life you want. As a lifelong runner, I understand the impact of injury and recovery on your life and can help you regain trust in your body to get you back on your feet.

I am an advanced practitioner in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and specialize in mindfulness techniques to increase grounding, calm and retrain the brain. I use these body based techniques to create greater connection, awareness and integration with the body so you can move through your life with greater ease.

If you are ready to move beyond surviving to finally living the life you want, I encourage you to reach out. I am currently practicing in the greater Manchester, Connecticut area including Glastonbury, South Windsor, and Tolland.