Dr. Laura Streyffeler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, and Clinically Certified Expert in Domestic Violence and Forensic Counseling who has maintained a psychotherapy practice in Southwest Florida for over 25 years. Additionally, Dr. Laura is an acclaimed author, well sought-after public speaker who provides professional training courses and seminars to the clinical, legal, medical, and academic communities and serves as an expert witness in domestic/sexual violence and other trauma-related court cases. Originally from Cape Cod, Mass, Dr. Larua's saucy, "tell it like it is" larger than life personality has made her into a fan favorite among TV anchors. Having now appeared on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC nearly 100 times in the past decade alone, her fans accredit her notoriety to her "no-nonsense attitude paired with her compassionate and dedicated passion for helping people build on their strengths."
A fearless and entertaining public speaker who isn't afraid to say what everyone else is thinking but too passive to say, Dr. Laura is sure to lighten up any conference or seminar with her charming, quick-witted humor and larger-than-life persona. With over three decades of working in compassion-related social services roles, Dr. Laura has a wealth of personal experience and stories she uses to bring to life any topic in a factual yet entertaining way. With each presentation, she can customize every aspect of her speech to fit into the organization's needs and the make-up of the audience attending. She also has a very relatable and authentic feel, which makes the audience feel more connected to the topics presented.