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Lura Smedstad (LPC)
- Minnesota, United States
- 1750839551
- Licensed in Minnesota
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- Virtual sessions
Review Summary for Lura Smedstad
Clients describe Lura Smedstad as thoughtful and supportive, with conversations that feel meaningful. Many say the guidance feels practical and easy to apply between sessions.
Some clients say the value of working with Lura Smedstad comes from consistency over time. Clients say the process feels manageable and supportive, especially during stressful periods.
Some clients say they wanted more structure, but still gained clarity with Lura Smedstad. Still, many describe sessions as beneficial and say they left with clearer perspective.
Services offered
- Video
- Phone
- Messaging
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About me
In her counseling practice, Lura combines aspects of what she loves the most: a deep regard for the spiritual Source within every person; effective therapeutic art processes, and a sound cognitive behavioral therapy approach. For many years, she has had the opportunity to support both adult and teen clients in the process of healing their lives. Lura specializes in helping her clients alleviate the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as grief and loss issues. She helps them to establish workable, sustainable life goals and healthy relationships. Her clients describe her approach as “direct but compassionate!” and uniquely suited to each individual or couple who meet with her. According to Lura, “We all have a Voice of Wisdom within us. Part of what I do is to help clients get in touch with that Voice.”
EXPERIENCE:
I have been working as a Counselor and Therapist for many years. My primary work was partially accomplished as a Ministerial Partner with my husband who is a Unity Minister while serving Unity Churches in Clear Lake, Texas; Taos, New Mexico; Charlotte North Carolina; Hartford, Connecticut and Key West, Florida. In 1993, we relocated to Minneapolis, MN where we established a school with a three year course of study to support individuals in personal growth and spiritual maturity. We led the school for 10 years and attracted students from a variety of occupations and religious/spiritual affiliations. Many of our students came from “helping” occupations, (e.g., doctors, nurses. social workers, teachers, etc. ) and this taught us that our approach was valuable and timely.
I continued to work as I completed BA and Masters programs and had the advanced opportunity to do practicums in both Counseling and Art Therapy degrees while working for a Psychiatric hospital in Key West, Florida. In 2015 we left Florida, did another round of Interim ministry work in Hartford, CT before moving back permanently to Minneapolis, Minnesota. I joined an established counseling clinic as an associate and worked there from 2016 to 2021.
Because of COVID-19, I moved my practice to my home office and have been serving clientele on telehealth services ever since.
EDUCATION:
Ordained: Theophilus Divinity School 1995
BA in Fine Arts: Minneapolis College of Art and Design – St. Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 2006
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling w/concentration in Art Therapy: Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona 2014
LICENSING:
Minnesota LPC #1916
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Expires at:
LPC
01916
2026-10-31
- MN LPC 01916
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Welcoming international clients?
No
Languages
- English
Lura Smedstad's location
- Minnesota, United States
Lura Smedstad's years in practice
- 20 years in practice
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Have questions?
How many years of experience does Lura Smedstad have?
Lura Smedstad brings 20 years of extensive experience in therapy.
Does Lura Smedstad welcome international clients?
No, Lura Smedstad does not currently accept international clients seeking support.
Is Lura Smedstad accepting new clients?
Yes, Lura Smedstad is currently accepting new clients.
SERVICES OFFERED
- Video
- Phone
- Messaging
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