Laura Orsatti Weissflog is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in working with individuals and couples, and maintains a private practice in Chester Springs (Village of Eagle), PA.
With over 9 years of experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Psychiatric Master's program, Laura obtained specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Therapy & Supportive Therapy. She is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are trauma, stress, relationship issues, parent/child issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, career counseling, and separation/divorce.
Laura is very open, approachable, and non-judgemental. She takes a real and very interactive approach to helping her clients look at their situations, and explore where they might be able to make changes toward increasing their happiness and having the kind of life and relationships they've always wanted. Laura's training as a nurse practitioner and psychotherapist have prepared her to provide additional education to her clients so that they will have a better understanding of their current situation and why they may be experiencing difficulties. A brief look at a client's family history will provide necessary insight to better understand a person's patterns or behaviors. Laura listens with complete attention, using an open and honest approach that her clients say allow for them to find her very easy to talk to and share just about anything.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Family Focus-University of South Alabama-2004
Masters of Science Nursing: Advanced Practice Clinical Specialist-Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Child & Adolescent Focus-University of Pennsylvania-2002
Bachelors of Science Nursing: Immaculata College-1998
Associates of Science Nursing: Gwynedd-Mercy College-1987
License, Certifications & Awards
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist: Child& Adolescent-National
Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Practioner-Pennsylvania
Licensed Registered Nurse-Pensylvania
Additional Training
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (Foa)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Beck)
Psychopharmacology
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Past President 2007-2009 Southeastern PA Chapter APNA
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Xi chapter
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