Name:  Laura McAlister
Profession: Registered Associate Counselor
Nationality: USA
Language(s): English, Mandarin
Degree(s): Master’s of Mental Health Clinical Counseling
Country Licensed: USA
SIMHA Membership Status: Associate Member
Services / Specialties: Couple’s counseling, depression, anxiety, abusive relationship recovery, and trauma
Insurance: Yes

I have a master’s degree in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from Colorado Christian University in the US and have experience working as a therapist in both China and the US. I’ve received training in EMDR, couple’s therapy, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and treating personality disorders, just to name a few! I enjoy working with clients aged 16+ who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or feeling stuck. I believe that there is no better investment than putting the time and hard work into growth and self-exploration and that the pay off is becoming the best version of yourself!
My friends often say that I have lived many lives – I’ve worked in the corporate world as a security professional, as a consultant, and even as a fitness instructor before finding my purpose as a mental health counselor. I’ve lived in the US, China, and Japan and traveled to many more countries. I feel that my rich and varied experience has made me into a very open minded person who is able to view people and situations from more than one perspective.

Arrival Date/Departure Date: Now taking appointments at Parkway Jinqiao and Shanghai Center clinics
Services / Specialties: Gottman Method for couple’s counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Attachment Theory, elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Location: Parkway Hospital, Jinqiao and Shanghai Center clinics
Work Address:
Phone: 400-819-6622
Email: Laura.mcalister@parkwaypantai.com
Website: parkwaychina.com