Professional Consultations
Geared toward individuals in helping/people oriented professions, advocates, clergy, and community members who are interested in learning about, supporting, and working with survivors of high demand/high control religious systems and religious trauma.
Trauma Informed Mediation
This service is geared toward dyads or groups (e.g. colleagues, relationships such as partners, parent/child, church leadership/parishioner) who need a third party to assist in navigating through conflict and creating a path forward. Trauma-Informed Mediation is not legal mediation but is generally an effective step toward resolution and repair.
Services
Tailored Consultation
Geared toward toward individuals or groups needing more personalized, curated support for a specific topic, structure, or profession. Tailored consultations generally last a minimum of 4 hours and frequently include teaching, group work, and practical interventions based on the individual/group.
Expert Witness
Dr. Laura is available to perform duties as an expert witness for legal or other purposes. This service is generally acquired by individuals needing an expert on dynamics of power and control in relationships and systems, sexualized violence, domestic violence, cult dynamics, and complex trauma.
Mini-Intensives
This service is an intensive one-on-one consultation with Dr. Laura Anderson for non-professionals or non-academics who are seeking initial support and guidance on their path of healing. This consultation is ideal for someone who wants to share their story with Dr. Anderson, receive feedback, learn some basic skills and interventions, and receive resources that can help guide the next steps of healing.
Speaking
Dr. Laura is available for speaking based upon request.
Professional Consultations
Dr. Laura offers basic consultation (1-2 people) for 90-minutes or 120 minutes per session.
Consultations may be scheduled on an ongoing or regular basis, as needed, or a single session. The topics covered during consultation are tailored to your specific profession, clients, or areas of interest and are designed to be both easy and quick to implement.
Dr. Laura is available for consultation regarding a variety of topics. Through consultation, Dr. Laura hopes to impart foundational education and effective interventions to support religious trauma recovery and the nervous system. Some of the areas that Dr. Laura frequently consults on are:
Trauma informed practices for faith deconstruction and identity reconstruction
Healing from purity culture, abstinence, and virginity cultures
Dynamics of power and control in religious systems
Adverse Religious Experiences
Harm reduction in religious spaces
Rebuilding healthy relationships and boundaries
Developing spiritual identity after faith deconstruction or deconversion
Guidance on individual client cases, friends, families, or acquaintances
And more…
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Tailored Consultation
Dr. Laura offers tailored consultation for individuals, groups, and companies who are interested in course and resource creation, group consultation (up to 12 participants), evaluating current system/dynamics to make it more trauma informed, harm reduction education + training in religious and ministry settings, learning techniques and interventions and other tailored needs.
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Mini-Intensive Consultation
This service is an intensive one-on-one consultation with Dr. Laura for non-professionals or non-academics who are seeking initial support and guidance on their path of healing.
This consultation is ideal for someone who wants to share their story with Dr. Laura, receive feedback, learn some basic skills and interventions, and receive resources that can help guide the next steps of healing. People who may be interested in signing up for a consultation like this may include, but are not limited to:
Individuals who want to share their story with Dr. Laura and are seeking direction regarding next steps for healing.
Individuals who need to dive deeper in an area they are stuck
Individuals who are just starting out and need a “jump start” on their healing journey
Individuals who aren’t really sure if they want to work with someone long-term (like a coach or a therapist) but want to try talking to someone to see what it’s like.
Participants of this service will receive a follow up email within 2 business days of meeting with Dr. Anderson outlining the plan as well as linking all resources they discussed during the consultation.
Please note: participating in a Mini-Intensive does not constitute a therapeutic or coaching relationship and should not be mistaken as medical or mental health care services.
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Trauma Informed Mediation
Trauma-informed mediation is a collaborative conflict resolution process designed for individuals or organizations navigating complex interpersonal dynamics—especially where trauma, power imbalances, or past harm may be present. Unlike traditional mediation, this approach centers emotional safety, nervous system awareness, and clear communication structures to support respectful dialogue and potential repair.
Who It’s For:
Individuals, partners, or groups seeking to resolve personal or professional conflict in a compassionate, structured environment
Communities, teams, or spiritual groups recovering from relational ruptures or harm
People with histories of trauma, marginalization, or relational harm who need a mediation process that honors their pace, safety needs, and autonomy
Ideal For Addressing Issues Like:
Breakdown in trust after abuse or coercion
Conflict following a harmful group or religious experience
Difficult conversations around accountability, boundaries, and repair
Organizational ruptures that require healing-informed response (e.g., boards, collectives, nonprofits)
Trauma-informed mediation is not a legal mediation process and does not result in a legally binding agreement. This approach is not a substitute for court-ordered mediation or legal arbitration, and I do not serve as a legal mediator or make rulings or enforceable decisions.
Instead, trauma-informed mediation focuses on relational healing, communication repair, and mutual understanding—especially in contexts where emotional harm, power dynamics, or past trauma have disrupted trust. The goal is not to impose solutions but to support collaborative, respectful dialogue that fosters clarity, accountability, and, when possible, repair.
While not legally binding, trauma-informed mediation can be a powerful step in resolving complex emotional conflict, rebuilding interpersonal or organizational relationships, and setting the stage for sustainable agreements or future collaboration.
For more information about this process, the pricing, or to book these services, click here
Expert Witness
As an expert witness, I provide professional consultation, written opinions, and court testimony in legal cases involving religious trauma, spiritual abuse, domestic violence, and the psychological impacts of power and control. My role is to offer specialized insight to attorneys, judges, or juries to help them understand trauma-related dynamics that may influence a case.
Who It’s For:
Attorneys or law firms representing clients in civil, criminal, or family court
Survivors of high-control religion or domestic violence involved in litigation
Institutions or investigative teams seeking trauma-informed interpretation of events, symptoms, or relational patterns
Ideal For Legal Matters Like:
Domestic violence, coercive control, or sexualized violence cases—particularly where psychological trauma, gaslighting, or victim behavior may be misunderstood
Custody disputes involving a parent who uses (or has used) high-control religious practices, spiritual manipulation, or religious indoctrination
Civil lawsuits related to spiritual abuse, religious harm, pastoral misconduct, or coercive group dynamics within churches, ministries, or faith-based organizations
Investigations or litigation involving cultic practices, undue influence, grooming, or exploitation within high-demand religious or spiritual communities
Cases requiring expert explanation of power and control dynamics—especially in environments where obedience, purity, hierarchy, or submission were emphasized
Testimony related to trauma symptomology—including dissociation, fawning, hypervigilance, memory fragmentation, or other trauma-informed behavior often misinterpreted in legal contexts
Employment or whistleblower cases involving retaliation after reporting spiritual abuse, harassment, or institutional silencing
Legal questions involving trauma generally, including how trauma responses may shape memory, behavior, perception of safety, or willingness to participate in litigation
Note: Dr. Laura is not a Custody Evaluator as defined by the law nor does she provide psychological assessments. While reports from individuals in these roles may correlate to the information Dr. Laura provides, these services must be performed by credentialed individuals outside of Dr. Laura Anderson.
Speaking
As a speaker, Dr. Laura brings both clinical expertise and lived insight to conversations at the intersection of trauma, faith, mental health, and systems of power. her presentations are grounded in psychological science, trauma theory, and real-world application—delivered in a relational, accessible, and empowering style. Whether teaching clinicians, addressing survivors, or equipping organizations, Dr. Laura creates spaces where complex truths are met with clarity, compassion, and courage.
Who It’s For:
Conferences, summits, retreats, or events exploring trauma, spirituality, mental health, or social change
Clinical trainings for therapists, coaches, and educators seeking to deepen their trauma-informed lens
Churches, ministries, or deconstruction communities working to understand or repair spiritual harm
Colleges, graduate programs, or continuing education forums in psychology, theology, or social work
Ideal For Topics Like:
Religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cult recovery
Power and control dynamics inside high-control faith systems
The psychological impact of purity culture, fundamentalism, and spiritual bypassing
Understanding trauma responses in survivors of coercion, spiritual manipulation, or relational violence
Deconstructing faith while rebuilding safety, agency, and self-trust
Clinical training in how to ethically and effectively support religious trauma survivors
Restorative approaches for communities or organizations seeking repair after spiritual or interpersonal harm
Format Options:
Keynotes • Breakout Sessions • CE-Eligible Trainings • Panels • Fireside Chats • Organizational Workshops