Hi, my name is Laura Carayas, and I’m a Licensed Faith-based Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and Wellness Coach with a passion for helping women experience Healing, Restoration, and Empowering Growth through whole-person care—body, mind, and spirit.
My journey into Restorative Care began with a deep sense of calling, shaped by my own experiences with the effects of chronic life, relational, and spiritual trauma—and the healing, Transformative Power of God’s Love. I’ve witnessed first-hand how healthy spiritual growth, compassionate support, and practical, evidence-informed tools can bring hope and renewal, even in the most difficult seasons.
With over a decade of experience serving as a Corrections Chaplain and Domestic Abuse Counselor, I bring a grounded understanding of crisis, recovery, and personal transformation in every area of life.
Wherever you are on this life journey, my heart is to walk alongside you with Empathy, Enthusiasm, and Personalized, Relatable Support.
Wholeness Begins with Understanding Where the Pain Began.
Relational Wounding
Our Hearts Remember the Wounds That Shaped Us.
Relational trauma - whether from early life or painful adult relationships—can leave deep marks on the heart, shaping how we see ourselves, others, and even God. Experiences of neglect, betrayal, or abuse can disrupt our sense of safety, connection, and worth.
I can help you explore the wounds and beliefs that may still be influencing your relationships and self-worth.
Religious Wounding
When Faith Hurts Instead of Heals
Religious trauma can occur when faith experiences—whether early in life or within adult communities—cause emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm.
Environments rooted in fear, control, or shame can distort our understanding of God and fracture our sense of belonging, self-worth, and spiritual freedom.
Healing begins by reclaiming your voice, rediscovering God’s unconditional love, and rebuilding a relationship with faith that is life-giving and freeing.
You don’t have to walk this journey alone—restoration is possible, and it begins with grace.
The Invisible Abuse
Sometimes the Deepest Wounds Are the Ones We Can’t See.
Covert, psychological, or narcissistic abuse often hides behind charm, confusion, and subtle forms of control.
What begins as occasional unhealthy behavior can, over time, turn into a consistent pattern that erodes a person’s sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. These insidious forms of manipulation—such as blame-shifting, gaslighting, or alternating kindness with criticism—can leave you feeling confused, isolated, overwhelmed, and doubting your own reality.
I provide a safe, compassionate space where your experiences are heard and validated, and I can help you rebuild clarity, confidence, and a sense of worth grounded in truth and love.
You don’t have to navigate the journey alone—healing and freedom are possible.
Whole-Person Approach
Mind
Spirit
Mind
Restoring Clarity and Emotional Balance
Through Integrated Insight and Compassionate Expertise
I offer a thoughtful balance of professional skill and spiritual discernment. I honor both the psychological and the sacred dimensions of the human mind—bridging evidence-based methods with faith-centered wisdom to help you restore self-worth, peace, clarity, and emotional resilience.
Body
Spirit
Mind
Reconnecting to Safety & Wholeness
Through Connection and Regulation
I guide clients toward restoring safety and harmony within their bodies. My integrated approach weaves together clinical understanding of the nervous system and spiritual principles of restoration, helping you reconnect with your body as a vessel of strength, peace, and divine wholeness.
Spirit
Spirit
Spirit
Awakening Purpose and Inner Peace
Through Faith, Healing, and Pastoral Presence
I bring both professional and spiritual care to those seeking renewal in their faith journey. My pastoral training allows me to provide compassionate, biblically sound guidance while addressing the emotional and relational wounds that affect the spirit.
Wherever You Are in Your Journey - I'm Here To Help
Whole Person Counseling
Spiritual Guidance & Education
Whole Person Counseling
- Heal from emotional pain, relational wounds, or spiritual struggles
- Process the effects of trauma, loss, or life transitions in a supportive, faith-based setting
- Restore your sense of identity, worth, and connection with God and others
- Strengthen emotional resilience, boundaries, and relational patterns
- Experience deeper peace, forgivenes
- Heal from emotional pain, relational wounds, or spiritual struggles
- Process the effects of trauma, loss, or life transitions in a supportive, faith-based setting
- Restore your sense of identity, worth, and connection with God and others
- Strengthen emotional resilience, boundaries, and relational patterns
- Experience deeper peace, forgiveness, and wholeness through Christ-centered care
Discovering Healing Perspectives
Whole Person Coaching
Spiritual Guidance & Education
Whole Person Counseling
- Discover and develop your strengths and passions
- Increase self-esteem
- Improve relationships
- Build a meaningful, balanced life aligned with your values and divine calling
- Learn to identify and address toxic behavior, set healthy boundaries, and know when to walk away
- Deepen your relationship with God and live more fully from your faith
- Cultiv
- Discover and develop your strengths and passions
- Increase self-esteem
- Improve relationships
- Build a meaningful, balanced life aligned with your values and divine calling
- Learn to identify and address toxic behavior, set healthy boundaries, and know when to walk away
- Deepen your relationship with God and live more fully from your faith
- Cultivate emotional balance and overall wellness
Applying Empowering Perspectives
Spiritual Guidance & Education
Spiritual Guidance & Education
Spiritual Guidance & Education
- Explore your spiritual journey and deepen your relationship with God
- Reconnect with faith after seasons of doubt, weariness, or disillusionment
- Find spiritual meaning and renewal in times of transition, loss, or change
- Experience healing from religious wounds that have affected your faith, trust, or sense of belonging
- Cultivate spiritual
- Explore your spiritual journey and deepen your relationship with God
- Reconnect with faith after seasons of doubt, weariness, or disillusionment
- Find spiritual meaning and renewal in times of transition, loss, or change
- Experience healing from religious wounds that have affected your faith, trust, or sense of belonging
- Cultivate spiritual growth, discernment, and a deeper sense of purpose
Exploring Freeing Perspectives