Laura Petracek, Ph.D., LCSW

Laura Petracek, Ph.D., LCSW, is a certified dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) practitioner who, as a recovering addict herself, uses her own experience with recovery and treatment to help others. Dr. Petracek received her Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Dr. Petracek has worked in the field of psychotherapy for more than 30 years. She is an LGBTQ+ member and ally. As a psychologist and author, she is committed to providing the highest quality psychotherapy services that honor where individuals are on their personal growth journeys. Dr. Petracek is author of The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction and The Anger Workbook for Women.