Laurie is currently a graduate student at George Fox University in the Doctor of Clinical Psychology Program (PsyD). She is passionate about university life and college students, and she is looking forward to continuing her clinical work and training with the students of Pacific University. Areas of special interest include identity development, relationship concerns, grief/bereavement, trauma, multicultural issues, and spirituality, as well as issues related to depression/anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and personality dynamics. For fun and relaxation, Laurie enjoys adventuring with friends, eating delicious foods, creative projects, drinking Diet Coke, and Netflix-ing.