Biography

Dr. Laura Vraney received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) in Chicago, IL, with a specialized focus on family systems theory. Prior to, Dr. Vraney completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in Milwaukee, WI, with a Psychology major and minors in Biology and Sociology.

Dr. Vraney has an array of clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, and college counseling. She completed an American Psychological Association Accredited (APA) pre-doctoral internship at SouthShore Mental Health Center in Quincy, MA. Additionally, Dr. Vraney fulfilled a rotation at the adult psychiatric partial hospital and inpatient unit at McLean Southeast Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Middleboro, MA. Within these forums, Dr. Vraney worked with a multidisciplinary team, primarily treating teens and adults. Common presenting problems included depression, bipolar, anxiety, life transitions, suicidality, self-harm, personality disorders, identity development, and trauma. (See Specialties)

Dr. Vraney pursued her post-doctoral fellowship at the Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Belmont, MA. On the residential and partial levels of care, she specialized in treating young adults primarily diagnosed with an eating disorder and co-occurring diagnoses of anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or trauma. Dr. Vraney worked as a crisis consultant for Putnam Hospital's emergency department in Carmel, NY, addressing a diverse range of acute and chronic presentations. This position also included case management and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a military family member, herself, Dr. Vraney has traveled with the 

Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) for the United States Army Reserve and National Guard. She provided psycho-education to service members and their families focused on mental health and deployment. Currently, Dr. Vraney is a volunteer for Give An Hour, which offers counseling services to the military community. Dr. Vraney maintains a membership with the American Psychological Association (APA).

As a Wisconsin native, Dr. Vraney is a devoted Green Bay Packers fan, enjoys seasonal festivities, and spending time with family and friends!