THERAPY FOR OCD, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS, & RECLAIMING YOUR PERSONAL BOUNDARIES
SPECIALIZED CARE FOR UTAH EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE WORKERS & OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Now taking new clients!
you don’t have to stay stuck in your thoughts.
Learn to manage anxiety, fear, urgency, and putting everyone else’s needs first, without sacrificing the quality of care you provide your community.
Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, doubt, or guilt take up more of your time and energy than anyone realizes. You want to be present with the people you love, your patients, your students, but instead you feel trapped by constant urgency, looping thoughts, or fear of letting others down.
Therapy is a space to understand what’s driving these patterns and learn how to respond with more confidence and self-trust. Together, we will work toward creating new patterns and building a steadier inner foundation, so you can make choices that align with who you are and feel like yours.
Our work together will be lightly structured with focus on self-understanding, self-trust, and momentum in making progress. I will be your partner in working on these changes and support you in the challenges (because it can be hard!), and I will also offer gentle but direct feedback.
WHAT I TREAT
OCD AND INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS
BURNOUT AND PERFECTIONISM
PEOPLE-PLEASING AND BOUNDARIES
ANXIETY IN HELPING PROFESSIONS
OVERTHINKING AND RUMINATION
NAVIGATING UNHEALTHY SYSTEMS
SELF-ABANDONMENT AND RESENTMENT
CONFLICT & DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
WHO I HELP
educators.
You’re trying to care for your students and navigate the pressures of the school system, all while also navigating the maze of anxiety and guilt in your own mind. You can take your power back from the job demands and the thought spirals, and gain confidence in being the positive influence that you are.
healthcare professionals.
You’re coping from the burnout of odd hours, compassion fatigue, and navigating an unhealthy industry politics by staying stuck in mental loops, constant alertness, and overthinking. You don’t have to survive through over-functioning, you can prioritize your needs while still offering excellent care.
anxious professionals.
If you are not in education or healthcare, but resonate with the struggles of overthinking, intrusive thoughts, people pleasing, or setting healthy boundaries, please reach out! I’d love to work with you.
WE WILL BE A GOOD FIT IF…
…you suspect you have anxiety or OCD but want some clarity about what’s going on in your head
…you’ve been diagnosed with or talked with your providers about having OCD, but haven’t received OCD-specific treatment before
…you are tired of taking on responsibility, but don’t know if you could stand the guilt of not taking it on
…you are ready to speak your truth and express your needs, but aren’t sure how to go about doing that
…you’ve done good work on your anxiety, but it is still disrupting your life, has re-surfaced, or you just need some additional support
…you’re ready to work for sustainable change, rather than getting a few coping skills
HOW THERAPY HELPS
You’ll be able to get un-stuck from the loop of anxious thoughts and OCD and go about your day.
You’ll stop buying into the shame and build confidence in yourself.
Instead of organizing your life around anxiety you’ll connect with your values.
You will stop needing so much reassurance and develop greater self-trust and steadiness over time.
you will start to just do things, without so much mental work.
MEET THE THERAPIST
LAUREL MALLONEE, LCSW
I help Utah educators, healthcare workers, and other professionals move out of cycles of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, and self-sacrificing using evidence-based approaches including mindfulness, Inference-based CBT (I-CBT), and IFS. My work is trauma-informed.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15+ years experience
- OCD & anxiety specialist
- Professional experience in Utah schools and hospitals
- In-office therapy for Murray, Millcreek, SLC, and surrounding areas
- Virtual therapy across Utah
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes! The free 15-min phone call is a space to ask questions about how I work, share a little about what’s bringing you in, and get a sense of whether this feels like a good fit. We won’t go too deep, but it should give you a clearer sense of what it would be like for us to work together. You can schedule directly on my calendar here.
What are your office hours and locations?
Monday-Thursday 11am-6:30pm
My physical office is located at 925 E Executive Park Dr, Ste B, Murray UT 84117
I offer virtual appointments to all Utah residents.
Do you do in-person or online sessions?
Both! I offer in-person appointments at my office in Murray, and I offer online sessions for all Utah residents.
What is your session fee?
Cash pay rate: $185 for a 55-minute session.
Payments accepted in forms of card, HSA, FSA, cash, check, or Venmo.
Do you accept insurance?
I am in-network with
- Compsych Care Management (not the EAP) and
- Huntsman Mental Health Institute Behavioral Health Network (HMHI-BHN). **These are typically University of Utah employee plans. HMHI is often part of BCBS or U of U plans. Please note that I am not in-network with other BCBS plans.
If I am out-of-network with your insurance, we may still be able use your out-of-network benefits! Find more information on my Fees & FAQ page.
How can I schedule my first session?
You can text, call, email, or message me on my contact page. Usually I like to chat for a few minutes beforehand in a consult call to go over details. We will schedule from there!
Are there benefits to choosing self pay therapy?
Choosing self pay therapy gives you greater privacy, flexibility, and control over your care. It allows you to choose a therapist based on their specialty, approach, personality, training, and experience—not simply whether they are included in your insurance network. We can focus on your goals and what’s important to you, at your pace, rather than insurance requirements. It allows therapy to be tailored to your unique needs instead of a diagnosis or predetermined treatment plan.
TRUSTED BY FELLOW THERAPISTS & PROFESSIONALS
“I’ve recommended clients to Laurel over the years and have heard amazing feedback about the growth and progress make in therapy with her. She can be direct yet warm – a hard balance to strike but very helpful in therapy.”
-Nicole Herway, Clinical Social Work/Therapist LCSW
“Laurel is a highly skilled therapist who shines at striking a balance between meeting you where you are and helping you work toward where you want to be. Her expertise is a wonderful fit for people ready to feel more fulfilled in their relationships.”
-Caitlin Moore, Counselor CMHC
