Lifting Spirits

“I started working with Laura around March of 2025, initially looking to work on more of the human performance side of therapy, and she definitely delivered with the therapy to improve myself in this part of my life. However, she also helped me identify a lot of deeper, underlying issues I had that I didn’t fully understand or acknowledge. From psychotherapy, to EMDR, to CBT, Dr. Pfledderer has helped me improve in nearly all aspects of my life, as well as helped me strengthen my resiliency towards major setbacks life had in store for me. I’ve had therapists in the past that have helped me through personal problems before, but none have come close to the quality and expertise that I have received with Lifting Spirits. I highly recommend Lifting Spirits for anyone looking for therapy.”

“I am several things that had to be addressed, 1-I’m a man we’re not supposed to need this, I’m a boomer it’s psych babble-rub dirt on it and suck it up. ALL WRONG- it’s weakness to suffer in silence and hide. It’s courageous to sit up and acknowledge the need-and it’s an invaluable resource. Makes a better you for both yourself and others. Dr Laura Pflederer is one of my most trusted and respected members of my medical journey team.”

“Therapy has truly changed & more importantly saved my life. I’ve been working with Dr. Pfledderer for almost a year and while it’s been anything but easy, it’s been a beautiful journey overall. In the beginning I was lost and scared. Years worth of trauma and darkness I had just buried so deep and tried to forget about but at times it would seep out and make life difficult again. I was trying to show up for everyone while silently fighting battles in my mind daily. No one enjoys being vulnerable and talking about mental health. It’s almost like we’re programmed into thinking mental health is a cancerous disease and an embarrassment to talk about openly or that asking for help is a sign of weakness. I was one of those people. I didn’t know how to start my journey into healing, I didn’t know who to lean on or talk to. I didn’t know how much was “too much” to share. But through therapy, I’ve realized the amount of courage it takes to go to therapy and actually show up for yourself for once. To talk about the hard things and seek guidance. It’s not weak at all, it’s actually super strong and empowering. Dr. P made me feel safe instantly and let me know everything I felt was valid and that I actually was not alone. I have a ways to go but looking back at how far I’ve come, in just 1 year, has made it SO worth it. TAKE THE LEAP! It’s okay to be afraid.”