Laura DeVore, pronouns she/her/hers, has dedicated herself to improving the quality of life for others. As a black woman who has suffered her own intergenerational traumas, Laura recognizes the importance of combatting and healing from mental health conditions while embracing her own journey. Throughout Laura’s lifetime and career, she has created safe spaces for individuals who face diverse complexities and needs; with ages varying from young children to geriatric individuals, individuals living with mental health diagnoses, infectious diseases, addictions, and so on. She has created safe spaces in person and using tele-health and attends various workshops, empowerment movements, and developmental courses to create change not only on the client level, but at a community level as well. Laura's work focuses on a person-centered approach while incorporating therapeutic modalities such as motivational interviewing, CBT and DBT, strengths based model, and play therapy. Laura earned her Master of Social Work degree from CUNY Hunter Silberman School of Social Work. Laura balances her career by enjoying time with her loved ones, cooking, and traveling.