Testimonials for
Laura Allan, MA, LMHC, CPC
Individual Counseling / Coaching / Therapy
“Laura was a great help in my process to find a new career. She has a very friendly and open style that makes communication easy and effective. Laura also has a wealth of career experience that comes through in creative and surprising ways. My career ideas were all over the place and she helped my channel it all into a plan. I would recommend Laura to any of my friends who want to explore career change and make the decisions and plans to actually carry it out.” ~ John Evans, Seattle
“Are you struggling with your own reality? Laura has a way of helping you identify your reality and then pointing you in your needed direction. She has spoken to career transition at a few of my networking groups, E-SOUP, and is prolific at one-on-one counseling. She motivates and asked that you be true to yourself. If you are looking for a coach and/or a counselor that can set you straight then Laura is a solid choice.” ~Michael Reis, Edmonds
“I recently met Laura to get some advice on how to grow my business. She asked good questions to understand the current status of where I was and she immediately thought of several ideas that I know will be helpful to me going forward. She checked in with me a few days later to see if there was anything else she could do to help. I told her I would be recommending her to others I know.” ~ Thomas Terence, Seattle
“I was so fortunate to have found Laura. She really helped me turn things around in my life when I was stuck in a rut. Laura provided amazing insight, offered encouragement, a positive perspective, and great advice. The work that I am doing now is due to her guidance and counsel. I would highly recommend her services!” ~Patrice Savery, Seattle
"Laura's experience working in the software development industry gave her the ability to truly understand my situation. She helped me evaluate my options and move forward with confidence." ~ Kathleen Cain, Shelton
“I went to Laura when I hit a wall in my career. Laura helped me think through my options and come up with a game plan that worked for me. She was supportive, nonjudgmental, and informed. I would recommend Laura to anyone who needs guidance and support with his or her career.” ~Katie Michelmore, San Diego
"After a year of non-stop job hunting, and not knowing where else to turn, I hired Laura as my career coach. She helped me whip my resume and cover letter into shape and assisted me in narrowing my searches & focusing my efforts. She suggested alternative places to network and guided me in the process of putting myself out there in ways I hadn't considered. I now have the exact position I was looking for, and truly believe Laura offered that boost I needed when I hit a slump in a seemingly endless job search." ~ Alyssa Rhodes, Seattle
"Discussions with Laura focused on the positive. She had insightful input that reinforced my goals and inspired direction." ~ Louise Lakier, Seattle
"As a recent college graduate I was in a job I didn't like and wasn't sure what career path I wanted to pursue. Laura worked with me to figure out a great career plan, helped me fine tune my resume, and gave me excellent insight on how to make myself stand out in the job market. I ended up with a great job that suits my abilities which I enjoy going to. I would definitely work with Laura again and would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a career boost." ~ Brett Niemann, Seattle
"Laura presented a hour-long presentation on Stress Management. She was informative and engaging, interacting with the audience and facilitating good discussion around managing stress. I would have her come back for future engagements and recommend her to other organizations." ~ Eric Stewart, Seattle
"Laura has really helped jump start my search into a new career!! She is easy to talk to, and a great person to bounce ideas off of and receive some great insights in return. Definitely recommend her services!" ~ Andrea Simmons, Seattle
"Meeting with Laura helped me to feel more grounded about launching my business. She encouraged me to trust myself and my instincts which enabled me to get past the fear of failure I was struggling with. I now have a growing practice I am very proud of. Laura was a large part of me taking the initial steps to get here. Thanks Laura!"
"I bought a four session package from Laura for coaching. I'm a small business owner and I wanted help focusing my marketing efforts, both to get some new ideas and new motivation. I did the first two sessions in two weeks and they made a huge difference. We came up with some long term ideas and reasonable short term goals. It worked so well that I haven't used my other two sessions yet, since my marketing efforts are still thriving after the first two. I am looking forward to working with Laura to overcome my next business hurdles." ~ Jessica Vargish, Seattle
"While exploring possibilities for the future of my business, I must take a moment and thank you for helping me recognize I've been needlessly paralyzed by fear - often fear of things I can't even control. Thank you Laura."
Individual Counseling / Coaching / Therapy
"Amazing therapist with a superior insight into life's challenges and roadblocks. She has motivated me to overcome problems and to see them in a new light. So grateful to have her as my therapist."
"Laura is passionate about helping others move forward with their goals and aspirations so they can stop procrastinating and starting living the life they've imagined. She has a practical approach to counseling and coaching that helps you get a clear idea of what you want and what it will take to get you there."
"Therapists I have seen in the past seem to be scripted on what to say and how to respond. Laura is not only a therapist, but a life coach. She listens and helps coach you to begin to make more positive choices. Most important, she was there when I really needed someone to listen to me in a crisis. I will never forget it."
"Thanks to Laura's guidance, I have started to think differently and treat myself with more kindness."
"I'm so glad I found Laura. She not only encourages you to take steps toward the change you want, but she also gives you guidance so you're never alone in the process."
"Working with Laura was great. She helped me to look at things in new ways and to deepen my understanding of what was going on for me. Because of her breadth of experience she was able to provide meaningful examples that helped to put into context our discussion and make it more "real" for me."
Couples
"Thank you, Laura! We are back on track and now understanding each others perspectives and feelings instead of being angry thanks to you."
"Laura was amazing at helping my husband and I work through our issues. We really feel like she has given us the tools to communicate more effectively with each other. We are still working on our marriage and any issues that arise, but we are both more confident that we can work through those issues in a mature and healthy way. Besides that, Laura is hilarious and very fun to share your experience with. She gave us a fun and supportive environment to grow in our marriage. We are very grateful to her for everything she has helped us accomplished. Thank you Laura!"
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