Laura Streyffeler

Dr. Laura Streyffeler is a licensed mental health counselor, trauma expert, forensic counseling specialist, author, and sought-after speaker based in Fort Myers, Florida. With more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, professionals, and communities understand the impact of trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, and relationship abuse, Dr. Streyffeler brings rare depth, clinical clarity, and compassion to every audience she addresses.

A board-certified expert in Traumatic Stress, Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, and State of Florida Qualified Supervisor, Dr. Streyffeler has dedicated her career to working with survivors of intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other forms of interpersonal trauma. She is also a relationship expert and the author of "How to Have a Healthy Relationship in an Unhealthy World" and "Wife Beater Shirt Optional: There Is No Dress Code for Domestic Violence."

Dr. Streyffeler is known for translating complex clinical and forensic issues into practical, memorable, and empowering education. Her presentations help audiences recognize the hidden dynamics of abuse, understand trauma responses, assess risk and lethality, support survivors more effectively, and challenge the stereotypes that often prevent victims from being believed or helped. She has trained and consulted with mental health professionals, attorneys, judges, law enforcement, educators, medical professionals, Guardian ad Litem staff and volunteers, victim advocates, and community organizations.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Laura provides expert witness consultation and testimony in family, civil, and criminal court cases involving trauma, domestic violence, coercive control, sexual violence, and related mental health concerns. Her forensic background gives her presentations a distinctive edge, blending clinical expertise with real-world legal and systems insight.

Whether speaking to clinicians, legal professionals, first responders, educators, corporate groups, colleges, advocacy organizations, or community audiences, Dr. Streyffeler delivers direct, compassionate, and deeply informed presentations that leave people better equipped to recognize trauma, respond safely, and create meaningful change.