Laci (they/them) is naturally drawn towards expressive forms of therapy such as music, art, play, writing, nature, and sand tray therapy. Through empathy and a “come as you are” attitude, Laci creates a safe and judgment free space for all to feel seen. They strive to be the person they so desperately needed as a child. Laci’s favorite things include Halloween, gardening, music, cats, comic books, fun earrings, kitchen dance parties, stuffed animals, everything 90s, and fighting the injustices of the world any way they can.

Training and Education

Laci attended Loyola University Maryland, where they obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling. They received their bachelor’s degree in psychology from Argosy University in 2011. Prior to starting at Loyola, they worked for 10 years at the Howard County Library System spending time as both an Adult Instructor and Research Specialist and Children's Instructor and Research Specialist, where they frequently designed programs focused on inclusion and expression. Laci's favorite topics included multicultural awareness/celebrations, rainbow pride, and sensory experiences. When not working at the library, Laci continued their education through a variety of inclusive training and certificate programs, including earning their TESL and Master Gardener certifications. Laci feels incredibly lucky to be joining the Creative Psychological team. They value being part of such a magical space where they can continue to nurture their skillset while bringing their passion and knowledge into their approach.

Supervisor: Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S

Therapeutic Approach

Laci utilizes person-centered, humanistic, holistic, multicultural, feminist theory, integrative, attachment-style, bibliotherapy, play and expressive arts as their therapeutic approaches. They believe that what can’t always be said through words can be expressed in so many other beautiful ways.  They deeply value creating a safe space for all to unapologetically be themselves. Laci is always ready to support and celebrate a diverse population and find what style and techniques best align with each unique individual.

Laci’s specialties: Children, LGBTQIA2S+, gender exploration and gender identity, marginalized persons, neurodivergence, polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, kink aware and affirming, chronic illness, and C-PTSD.

Positionality Statement

I, Laci Radford, am a white trans non-binary, queer, polyamorous, neurodivergent, chronically ill, 1st generation college student, and therapist. I’m passionate about mental health, music, dance, books, and nature. I have a strong awareness that the foundation of helping others, and even of empathy itself, is rooted in inclusivity and a liberatory framework. The myriad needs of individuals are not a story only told by biology, or the circumstances of their home life, but also by the challenges they face in society at large. It cannot be overstated how important it is to be sensitive, attentive, and empathetic to these aspects of an individual's struggles and experiences. More than anything else, giving people this form of empathy is tantamount to giving them the honor and respect they deserve. Each of us is unique and worthy of being celebrated and cared for.