Laurie Mattson Shoemaker, M.S., RPT-S, LPC-S

"Laurie has been counseling my son for over a year. When you walk into her office you feel instantly at ease. Laurie has a very calming and trusting demeanor. My son feels comfortable and safe sharing his feelings with her. She genuinely cares about her clients and truly enjoys helping them. ."

"My daughter begin seeing Laurie last year at the recommendation of her psychiatrist. I am so thankful that I took the time to make her an appt with Laurie. She has been able to break barriers that no one else could and has helped my child understand her emotions and feelings. My daughter gets so excited for days she has appointments with Laurie because it is her safe place. I would highly recommend Laurie Shoemaker over and over again. I know the relationship they are building will last for many years to come."

"My teenage son is going through some rough times with many life changes in a short time. He immediately established a trust relationship with Laurie; he's open and 'talkative' during their sessions! I have no doubt that in time, my son will heal from the emotional events that have affected him with Laurie's expertise and guidance. She has been a blessing. Laurie possesses a gift for interacting with children in a way that parents, friends, teachers and others cannot. It took almost 8 months for my son to agree to one counseling session; his arms were folded in defiance on the drive to Laurie's office. After one session, my son was happy to make more appointments; that in itself was a major accomplishment! I highly recommend Laurie for emotional issues that family members are struggling through. She is very warm and you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in the office. Kent is awesome too! He sends personal reminder messages, takes care of you while you're waiting, files insurance claims and treats you as if you're a guest in his home!"

"My 6 year old daughter has been seeing Laurie for about 6 months now, and she is SUCH a blessing to both of us. She was able to quickly develop a loving, trusting relationship with my daughter, and my daughter looks forward to every appointment with her. I strongly recommend Laurie. She loves her clients like they are her own kids, she makes them her priority, and she will always do what is best for your child!"