Laura Granato, PhD, LPC

Laura Granato, PhD, LPC, of Verathy, provides integrative psychotherapy to individuals, families, and couples. At her practice in McLean, Virginia, she works with clients facing the full range of mental health disorders, offering particular expertise in child development and parenting practices.

Dr. Granato received her Bachelor of Science in psychology and Master of Science in psychological services at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She continued her studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in counselor education.

Her expansive work experience includes faculty positions teaching clinical and school counseling at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

She also served as the executive director at LifeStance Health in McLean, Virginia, and director of analytical programs at Cherry Engineering Support Services, Inc., in Falls Church, Virginia.

Dr. Granato founded her first behavioral health clinic, Granato Counseling Services, in McLean, Virginia, which she ran for 21 years. She supervised 50+ therapists and psychiatrists and maintained a 90% client satisfaction rate.

She has served as president of the Federal Leadership Institute (FLI) in Ashburn, Virginia, since 2000 and as chief executive officer of the Granato Group in McLean, Virginia, since 2017.

With a well-earned reputation as a leader in outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Granato has extensive experience publishing, speaking, and consulting about trends, innovations, and best practices in the field.

Dr. Granato's expertise includes clinical psychology, family therapy, relationship counseling, and adolescent therapy. She welcomes new and current patients needing help with mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges to schedule an appointment at Verathy.