Hi there! I’m Dr. Laura Testiler, a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) and certified perinatal mental health professional (PMH-C) specializing in perinatal mental health (pregnancy and postpartum), relationship issues, and college mental health. In my private practice I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment to life transitions, and trauma recovery. I provide online therapy to adults (18+) across 43 states through PSYPACT, with a warm, collaborative approach designed to help you feel supported—not judged.

I was born and raised in Miami and first fell in love with psychology through my own experience in therapy. I went on to earn my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the University of Hartford. My training took me from Connecticut to Delaware before I made my way back to Florida, working in university counseling centers where I provided therapy for college students navigating mental health concerns.

Along the way, I also became a certified yoga teacher and taught yoga and mindfulness classes to adults. I love any exercise that combines physical movement with mindful awareness, and I believe these practices can do wonders for our mental health.

After becoming a mother and experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety firsthand, I felt deeply called to support others through this vulnerable stage of life. That personal journey inspired me to pursue advanced training and become a certified perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I’ve also trained in treating adult children of emotionally immature parents (with Dr. Lindsay Gibson) and trauma recovery (through Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation).

Outside of sessions, you can find me practicing yoga, reading, and snuggling with my pug, while also performing the daily circus act of motherhood — rotating between the roles of chef, referee, chauffeur, tutor, nurse, therapist, and full-time human snack dispenser. I also love spending time outdoors with my husband and three kids whenever I’m not folding laundry.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I’d be honored to support you. Click on the link below to learn more.

I look forward to getting to know you!