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Dr. Laird is a bioenergetic psychologist and holistic practitioner.  You’ve probably heard the word “holistic,” but what does “bio-energetic” mean?

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The path to well-being encompasses many different things. We are complex individuals who each have biological/physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and other energetic aspects of our being.

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The various parts of ourselves weave together in diverse ways like a unique and beautiful tapestry that make us who we are. Healing must occur in all areas for us to evolve into our best or highest self.

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When we work together, my goal is to help you learn how to take care of every aspect of who you are.

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Parts of you have been hurt and mistreated for far too long. Sometimes it is other people who have hurt our hearts, leaving behind emotional and mental pain. Sometimes we hurt ourselves by saying and thinking mean and negative things about ourselves.

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And sometimes, illness and other things like work conditions drain our energy and life force. This can lead to feeling disconnected, exhausted, frustrated, and confused.

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But it does not have to continue being this way.

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You can feel whole and in control of your life. You can be happy.

Psychotherapy and other complementary medicine therapies are paths to well-being—helping you learn how to manage life’s struggles and heal from stress and pain. They are tools to examine your thoughts, fears, and failures--as well as your strengths, successes, and passions.

 

I use a combination of traditional clinical psychology and other nontraditional techniques to help you make positive changes and learn to let go of the things that hold you back.

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A holistic or bio-energetic approach means that you learn about the different aspects of yourself (i.e., physical, emotional, mental, energetic, etc.) and develop ways to strengthen and care for each part. This allows you to weave your own fate and decide what the tapestry of your life will be.

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Who is Dr. Laird?

I have always loved listening to people.  I love watching the spark in people’s eyes when they make a new discovery or get inspired.  I learn something from every person who enters my office, and that is why I view therapy as a collaborative and reciprocal process. 

My holistic approach to therapy integrates traditional talk therapy with other mind-body integration methods, such as meditation, breathing techniques, music, yoga, and more. Wellbeing arises from addressing whole person—not just your thoughts, your emotions, or your body. 

 

With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health care field, I have been a practitioner of meditation and the healing arts for more than 20 years. I have worked in a broad variety of settings providing psychotherapy, training and consultation, and holistic health services including: crisis intervention centers, yoga studios, major corporations, inpatient psychiatric units, schools, state prisons, community mental health centers, and private practice.

My greatest strengths were learned from my family and mentors.

There would be no Laird Khepera Institute and no doctorate degree without the support and guidance of some very powerful and special people. I have learned much from my parents and my husband, and have studied with some very gifted and dynamic teachers. These are some of the most influential people in my life:

  • Dr. Dana “Baba Kheper Ka Ra Kamau” Dennard

  • Yogit Amrit Desai

  • Master Acharya Kathy Gibson

  • Master Dr. Mitchell Gibson, M.D.

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My greatest strengths were learned from my family and mentors.

There would be no Laird Khepera Institute and no doctorate degree without the support and guidance of some very powerful and special people. I have learned much from my parents and my husband, and have studied with some very gifted and dynamic teachers. These are some of the most influential people in my life:

  • Dr. Dana “Baba Kheper Ka Ra Kamau” Dennard

  • Yogit Amrit Desai

  • Master Acharya Kathy Gibson

  • Master Dr. Mitchell Gibson, M.D.

 

In my spare time (which I generally don’t have much of, lol), I enjoy being outside in nature, dancing, and reading. You can often find me sitting in the sun with a good book, eating outside at a park, or taking classes at the dance studio.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Completed a one year doctoral level internship program at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology in Boston, MA

  • Doctorate degree in counseling/clinical psychology from Florida State University

  • Certified Amrit Yoga Instructor

  • Certified Reiki Master trainer and practitioner

 

Additional Training

  • Multicultural Therapy

  • Trauma Treatment

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Meditation

  • EMDR

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

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