Laura Dunson Caputo is an Assistant Professor of Practice at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Kent State University, an M.S.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University, and a B.S. in psychology and religion from Baldwin Wallace University. As an LPCC-S, Dr. Caputo operates a private practice serving clients experiencing trauma and grief, neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Her counseling approach incorporates relational-cultural, narrative, and existential theories, as well as creative and somatic interventions.

Dr. Caputo has delivered more than thirty presentations at conferences at all levels and has held several leadership roles in counseling organizations. Her research interests include trauma-informed care, social determinants of mental health, creative interventions, and power dynamics in counseling, teaching, and supervision.