MEET OUR TEAM

At Laura Ferrer & Associates, we provide expert, compassionate care for preteens, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and self-defeating patterns. Using evidence-based therapies and coaching, we help our clients break free from limiting cycles, develop lasting resilience, and experience greater joy.

Click on any team member’s profile below to learn more about their background and areas of focus.

Laura Ferrer, PhD

Laura has 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages struggling with mood, anxiety (especially OCD), and personality disorders, in addition to general life issues. She founded Laura Ferrer & Associates to create a warm community in which both clinicians and clients can thrive in the context of highly skilled care.

Miryam Yusufov, PhD

Miryam is a clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, mood, substance issues (SUD), and serious illness, including ACT, DBT, and CBT interventions. Miryam is also active in research in these same areas, helping to develop treatment plans for the benefit of many. Miryam works with adolescents, adults, and groups.

Lauren Rutter, PhD

Lauren specializes in evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, and related disorders. Her aim is to create an open and compassionate environment in which to facilitate change. She is committed to helping clients build lifelong skills that they can implement as they face challenges, allowing them to achieve their goals and live a values-driven life. Lauren has a special interest in working with adults in later life.

Beth Kurland, PhD

With a passion for and expertise in mindfulness and mind-body strategies, Beth brings over three decades of clinical experience to help people cultivate whole person health and wellness.  Drawing on research and practices from mindfulness, positive psychology, polyvagal theory, ACT and CBT, she works with adolescents and adults to teach practical tools to grow the inner resources for resilience and well-being even in the midst of life’s challenges.  Areas of specialty include treating anxiety, stress, and stress-related health issues.  Beth is also the author of three award winning books in the psychology/wellness field.

Dr. Felicia F. Brown

Felicia joins our team from Florida, where her PSYPACT membership allows her to see clients from many states in the US. After moving to Boston to complete pre-and post-doctoral fellowships at the Harvard Medical School hospitals, Felicia maintained a thriving private practice for many years before returning to Florida, where she had earned her doctorate in Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida.

Brooke McKenna, PhD

Brooke works with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She utilizes evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions and integrates aspects of mindfulness and ACT. Brooke takes a compassionate, personalized approach with each client, helping them realign with their values and engage more fully in their lives.

Gabrielle Massey, MA

Gabrielle joins us on her journey toward completing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology at William James College. She has experience working with adults and adolescents with mood, anxiety, substance use, and trauma histories, using . DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic treatment approaches.