Laurie is the owner of Shoreside Therapies and founder of VitalMinds Counseling. She brings over two decades of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and business owner. Laurie’s approach to supervision blends clinical expertise with genuine warmth, humor, and curiosity — empowering clinicians to explore their strengths while maintaining ethical and emotional balance in their work.

Specialties: Relationships, anxiety, emotional regulation, couples therapy, and family systems

Supervision Style: Supportive, collaborative, and focused on self-awareness and skill-building

Lauri Budzynski is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who brings both wisdom and warmth to her supervisory relationships. Her approach emphasizes mindfulness, presence, and the integration of personal and professional growth.

Specialties: Infant and early childhood mental health, attachment, foster care and adoption, parenting support.

Supervision Style: Insight-driven, supportive, and grounded in connection and developmental understanding

Kristen Holmes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She integrates trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatic perspectives to guide clients — and supervisees — toward deeper understanding and healing.

Specialties: EMDR, IFS, trauma and attachment, ambiguous loss, adoption, couples therapy, and nervous system regulation

Supervision Style: Reflective, relational, and growth-oriented — Kristen invites supervisees to explore their authentic therapeutic voice, balancing deep empathy with clear boundaries and confident clinical decision-making.