Adults
You are taking the first step toward a more vital and fulfilling life by learning how Dr. Ferguson's psychological services may help you. Maybe you are struggling with relationships, or your career is faltering. Anxiety or depression may be robbing you of energy and happiness.  Sleepless nights may leave you wondering how you will get through every day. Your mood may be fine one minute, and then you feel ready to "snap." Anger, grief, family trouble, questions about your identity, medical conditions, disabilities, or trouble learning and thinking may be affecting you daily. You may be wondering if you have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Veterans, Military families, trauma survivors, and women all have unique concerns that Dr. Ferguson can also address.
 
College Students and Young Adults
Your responsibilities seem endless whether you are in college or working (or both!): bills, friends, family, grades.  Maybe this is the first time away from home, or maybe you have been taking care of yourself for a long time. You may be worried about what to do after graduation, or maybe you are struggling with how to manage everything. It's common to have bouts of worry, sadness, sleep problems, or trouble with friends. You may be experiencing more serious symptoms such as the effects of trauma, wondering about your identity, or trouble thinking, learning, or paying attention. If these issues are becoming overwhelming, or are keeping you from meeting your goals, Dr. Ferguson can help get you back on track.

Couples
Some couples come to Dr. Ferguson to repair their relationship and rekindle excitement, intimacy, and mutual support. Other couples come with the honest hope that they can separate or divorce amicably, without causing more pain. Dr. Ferguson can help you clarify your goals, build mutual respect, and renew your commitment to a healthy relationship. Improve trust and communication skills, learn to "fight fair," deal with infidelity, and prepare for the challenges and joys of married life with pre-marital counseling.

Veterans and Military Families
Perhaps no one can understand the difficulties that Veterans and Military families endure like someone else who has "been there." Deployments, PCS, activation with the National Guard, raising a family while worrying about a deployed loved one, and the joy (and challenges) of reuniting following deployment cause immense stress, and you do not need to endure it alone. For some families, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, disabilities,  chronic pain, marital difficulties, and children's behavior and mood are significant concerns. Dr. Ferguson can help with this difficult time.

 
 

 
 
Call for a complimentary 15 minute phone or  office consultation to see if Dr. Ferguson can be of assistance. 
 
Dr. Ferguson is committed to helping you and your family  thrive
 

 
 
Laurie Ferguson, PsyD
Licensed Clinical  Psychologist PSY 20842
9700 El Camino Real, Suite #303
Atascadero, CA  93422
LaurieFergusonPsyD@gmail.com
805-610-8694