Dr. Laura Travers Heinig
Welcome to ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare!
If stress, neurodivergence, chronic pain, or sleep disruption is making it harder to function day-to-day, you’re not alone - and you don’t have to sort it out by yourself. I’m Dr. Laura Travers Heinig, a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology.
I strive to offer a collaborative, supportive space where therapy feels both practical and compassionate.
Together, we’ll take a holistic, evidence-based look at what’s reinforcing your symptoms, including biological, psychological, and social factors, to build a plan that supports meaningful, lasting change.
Specialized Services
For Adults and Teens
Individuals: $200 per session
Available via telehealth in the following states:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
About Me
Hello! I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Rowan University, and completed graduate training that focused on the intersection of physical health and mental health; especially chronic pain, daily functioning, and factors that shape coping over time.
My work is grounded in health psychology, which uses a bio-psycho-social framework: we look at how your body, mind, and environment interact - and how changing even one part of that system can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Therapy is not about telling you “it’s all in your head.” It’s about understanding the full picture so you have more options, more support, and more control.
OCD
OCD can be exhausting - not because you’re “overreacting,” but because intrusive thoughts and compulsions can hijack attention, time, and peace of mind. My clinical training includes work in a VA setting with evidence-based practices for PTSD and OCD, including exposure-based protocols.
Therapy for OCD is collaborative and paced: we focus on understanding patterns (triggers, uncertainty, avoidance/compulsions) and building practical skills to reduce OCD’s grip - especially when OCD overlaps with anxiety, sleep disruption, or neurodivergent overwhelm.
Anxiety and Depression
Depression and anxiety can show up in the mind and the body - low energy, disrupted sleep, racing thoughts, irritability, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I work with clients using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based strategies, and motivational interviewing (MI) tailoring treatment to what’s driving your symptoms and what will help you function better day to day.
ADHD & Autism
For neurodivergent brains - whether ADHD, autism, or AuDHD - “standard” strategies can feel like they weren’t designed for you. With my expertise in health psychology, we’ll focus on practical, individualized supports (clear structure, realistic pacing, and flexible problem-solving) that work with your nervous system and daily demands, not against them.
My approach draws from evidence-based methods - including CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches, and motivational interviewing (MI) - to help you create sustainable routines, reduce overwhelm, and move toward what matters to you.
Trauma
Trauma can show up in the body (tension, hypervigilance, disrupted sleep, pain flare-ups) and in the mind (fear loops, avoidance, feeling “stuck”). My unique approach to trauma combines health psychology with clinical training for evidence-based interventions like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to address the impacts of trauma in all its forms.
Insomnia
Sleep affects everything: energy, focus, pain sensitivity, mood, motivation, and resilience. If you’re struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested, therapy can help you build skills that improve sleep and reduce the spiral into anxiety or low mood. I have specialty training in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), and I’ve also been trained in Image Rehearsal Therapy for chronic nightmares.
Chronic pain
Chronic pain can shrink a life - affecting work, relationships, movement, identity, and mood. In pain-focused therapy, we target patterns that amplify suffering (like unhelpful beliefs, avoidance, and nervous-system overload) while building skills that improve day-to-day functioning. My training includes evidence-based approaches for pain, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain (ACT-CP), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
Women’s Health
A substantial part of my research training has focused on women’s health and daily experiences, with particular attention to midlife women - including how day-to-day factors shape coping, activity, and well-being. My doctoral work examined daily pain experiences and coping approaches among women in midlife with elevated cardiovascular disease risk.
In therapy, I bring that same real-world lens - supporting women who are balancing health concerns (including chronic pain), stress, sleep disruption, and behavior change goals. My approach is evidence-based and practical, grounded in a health psychology framework that looks at biological, psychological, and social influences together.
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Insurance and Payment Options
We offer a range of options to make your therapy as convenient and accessible as possible.
Self-Pay: All major credit cards accepted. Maximum flexibility, quality of care, and confidentiality. Receive the services you need on your schedule.
Out-of-Network: With modern technology, Out-of-Network is no longer the barrier it used to be! We use thrizer.com to make payments as easy and secure as Self-Pay. We can quickly check your benefits upfront before any commitment is made. Reimbursement can be as high as 90% of your session fee depending on your insurance plan.
Good Faith Estimate
Our clients have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" regarding the cost of their care. Under the law, healthcare providers are required to provide patients and/or clients with an estimated cost of goods and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency goods or services. This includes ancillary costs such as medical tests, prescription drugs, consumables, and institutional fees. Your healthcare provider should deliver a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day prior to beginning paid services. If you receive a bill that is more than $400 over your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute.
For more information regarding the Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.