Laura Squires, Ph.D., LPC, CCTP, NCC

Interim Executive Director of Online Learning and Digital Credentialing / Assistant Professor of Counseling

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Contact

Phone

(985) 549-3266

Email

laura.squires​@southeastern.edu

Dr. Laura Squires is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Research in the Graduate Counseling Program. Her dissertation topic focused on understanding how or if a licensed professional counselor integrated a client's gender into their diagnostic process. She holds a PhD. from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as trained in brainspotting.

Area of Expertise

The diagnostic process, in particular how gender impacts diagnostic decisions. Her expertise also includes supervision, clinical therapeutic skills in a private setting, and trauma.