Laura Rice

Laura Rice didn't name this practice after a catchy brand or a clever phrase. She named it after a place — a small neighborhood in Pennsylvania called Cedarhurst, where generations of her family built their homes and lives, and where her parents grew up and met. The name carries something real: history, roots, belonging. That's what she wanted the practice to carry too.

The cedar tree has long stood for protection, wisdom, strength, and healing. Laura chose it intentionally. After two decades of working with individuals, couples, and families through some of the hardest seasons of their lives, she knows that what people need most isn't a technique — it's a place where they feel genuinely safe. Safe enough to be honest. Safe enough to do hard things. Safe enough to grow.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Laura brings a wide range of approaches to her work — including EMDR for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression, and play therapy for children and teens. She's licensed in Arizona, Idaho, Ohio, and Minnesota, and serves clients both in-person at the Mesa office and via telehealth. In 2023, Cedarhurst Counseling was recognized as a Hidden Gem by Phoenix's Voyage Magazine — a reflection of the community trust Laura has earned over years of quiet, consistent care.

What clients can expect from working with Laura is this: a therapist who listens before she talks, who meets people where they are, and who doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. Sessions move at a pace that makes sense for you. The goal isn't to get through a checklist — it's to help you develop deeper self-awareness, real resilience, and confidence that holds up beyond the therapy room.

If you've been thinking about reaching out, this is the nudge. Growth and healing start with a single step — and that step can be as simple as a free 15-minute phone consultation. Laura would love to hear where you are.