Laura Pugsley, MS, LPCS, CPCS
Director of Outpatient Services
Laura joined the Foundations Recovery Network team in April 2012 and brought with her nearly two decades of experience working in the social services field. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Laura relocated to the US and graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in psychology, earning a master’s degree in professional counseling from Georgia State University. Prior to joining Foundations Atlanta, Laura worked at St. Jude’s Recovery Center for 14 years, spending five of those years as a clinical program manager. Her broad experience covered nearly every sector of the organization, including roles as case manager, health services coordinator, program coordinator and detox program clinical manager.
Laura has a passion for working closely with the alumni and continues to provide clinical care for Alumni of both Foundations and Talbott Outpatient Programs through weekly Alumni Groups. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, she also has extensive experience in providing direct services, leadership and supervision to treatment teams in a variety of substance abuse and mental health disciplines. Laura has obtained her CPCS, Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor, which allows her to provide clinical supervision to license eligible clinical staff at Foundations Midtown. Having worked in both non-profit and for-profit sectors, she brings a unique perspective to her work at Foundations Atlanta.
