Laura hodes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Christian Counseling of Sarasota. She received her Master’s Degree as well as her Advanced Counseling Degree from Regent University in Virginia. Laura has vast experience in counseling individuals and couples. Previously a lead therapist for the Meier Clinic Day Program in Virginia, Laura designed and was responsible for many of its group therapy programs. 

Laura is passionate about the integrity of the marital relationship and is committed to helping couples build a solid foundation for a strong and loving marriage. She helps couples manage conflict, strengthen their emotional connection and build a solid friendship. 

Many issues in life are related to masked feelings that need to be identified. Laura can help clients get to the root of underlying many negative behaviors. She specializes in counseling individuals with issues of co-dependency, depression, anxiety, sexual issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anger issues, eating disorder and women’s issues. One of Laura’s missions is to restore unity to the marriage using Biblical principles and tried counseling tools to bring increased intimacy and happiness to marriage.