Hi, Friend!

Before we start the introductions, I need you to know that you don’t have to shrink yourself here. Whatever you're navigating, you're safe to share it - gently, honestly, or even messily. It’s okay to cry if you need to. In session, we will hold space for the real, the raw, and the human. You’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it all in silence. This space was built for honest connection + intentional care. Your needs are valid, and we’ll work together to honor them every step of the way.

I’m so glad you found your way here!


I am so very grateful to have the opportunity be in this space with you & provide the container for you to experience human connection and touch security. No one likes to curl up next to a complete stranger so it’s only fair we get to know each other. I’ll go first.

I’m Laura Leigh, a certified cuddle therapist, emotional space-holder, and professional human comfort blanket. I help people reconnect to themselves and others through the power of safe, consensual, platonic touch. Think of me as your nervous system’s favorite plus-one or the clone of that teddy bear you carried around until you were a teen. I’m here to give you moments that feel like putting on your favorite hoodie when you’re not really cold but just need that comforting feeling.

My practice is rooted in 3 - core principals.

Sound Research + Solid Science

My work in touch therapy and somatic healing is built on evidence-based, clinically supported practices. Everything I offer is informed by research in nervous system over-stimulation & regulation, trauma recovery, and polyvagal theory - not just intuition or good intentions. I’ve learned from leading professionals in the fields of psychology, bodywork, and trauma-informed care to ensure that the methods I use are safe, ethical, and effective. This is a space where science and softness meet - because both matter.

Community Compassion in Action

Supporting causes that matter has always been at the heart of my work. I’ve had the honor of partnering with a wide range of nonprofits - from organizations serving veterans and cancer patients to shelters, trauma recovery groups, and community outreach programs. Whether through therapeutic photography, touch therapy, or simply showing up where support is needed most, I believe in using my skills to amplify healing, dignity, and human connection. Giving back isn’t a side project - it’s part of my purpose.

Empathy Grounded by Experience

My approach is rooted in gentleness, deep listening, and genuine respect for where each person is in their journey. I’ve been on the other side of the heaviness - through depression, chronic illness, abuse, and medical trauma - and I carry those experiences with me not as burdens, but as bridges. I honor your feelings, your pace, and your boundaries, always. You won’t be rushed, pushed, or expected to show up in any way that you are uncomfortable with. All I expect is for you to show up for yourself.

I officially added somatic touch therapy or cuddle therapy to my service offerings in the Fall of 2022, after the loss of my father. It was one of those heart-cracking, soul-stretching seasons that grief tends to bring that left me wanting and needing a sense of security. In the middle of the emotional up’s and down’s, I realized just how much we all sometimes need someone to simply be with us. No fixing. No talking. Just a steady presence, a soft place to land, and maybe a warm hug to hold the weight of it all.

I had known about cuddle therapy for years! I was always curious, quietly researching, feeling the pull towards further embracing human connection. It wasn’t a sudden leap but more like a gentle “yes” that finally landed due to my own personal experiences. From the first day of Cuddlist training, I knew I was exactly where I needed to be: creating a space where people could feel safe, seen, and supported through the power of human connection. Studying the art and practice and developing my own techniques helped heal me. While we never fully recover from that level of loss, the grief does ease and change to something else : a loving longing. I’ve always said that I gained as much from emotional sessions as my clients but touch-therapy reiterated my feelings.

And yes - this is the job I dreamed of as a kid. Professional hug dealer. Emotional support burrito. Nervous system whisperer. It’s real, and it’s powerful.

So, why are you here?

Let’s peel back the layers & go a little deeper.

Time to unpack the magic behind the method.

How did you get here?

Everything shifted for me one afternoon, right in the middle of a photo session. I was working with a client in my photography-therapy practice. She was navigating deep grief and the slow, painful loss of pieces of herself due to chronic illness. Typically, I keep clear boundaries in my sessions : no personal touch beyond a handshake or the occasional light hug. But this day was different.

The session stirred something big. She looked at me with tear-filled eyes and asked, “Can you just hold me while I fall apart?” In that moment, every part of me said yes - a whole, heart-felt, full-bodied yes. She had no one else she felt safe enough to fall apart with. She was grieving her body, her past life, her dreams, her appearance - not just how she looked in photos, but everything the reflection brought up: trauma, loss, vulnerability.

So, I held her. Gently. Quietly. With reverence. And as she cried, she whispered: “This is the best hug I’ve had in a long time.” That moment planted a seed. A few days later, she told me I should become a cuddle therapist - that she hadn’t felt that safe, that seen, or that comforted in months. And honestly? She was right. That quiet nudge I’d been ignoring for years finally got loud enough to listen to. So I followed it.

Turns out, I give professional-grade hugs!

If your nervous system is craving softness, stillness, or a safe place to fall apart - I’ve got you. Let’s create that space together!

  • Blankets. Bears. Bliss.

    I LIVE A FLUFF-FILLED LIFE.

    I’m known to hoard comfort in the form of plush blankets, cozy pillows, soft sweaters, & the occasional stuffed animal or five. If it’s fluffy, warm, or cuddle-worthy, it probably lives in my house or my travel cuddle bag. That said, I’m always mindful of sensory sensitivities and potential triggers - comfort looks different for everyone. Whether you need soft textures, firmer pressure, or a more minimal environment, we’ll co-create a space that feels just right for you.

  • I believe it's hug & snuggle season forever.

    CAREFULLY PACKED, SEASONALLY PREPPED.

    There’s no set season or timeline for when you schedule - we move at your pace. While holidays can be busy, they can also be deeply important times for those feeling lonely, touch-deprived, or in recovery. I’m here all year long, offering timely service and thoughtful replies. I stay mindful of the weather and temperature, always adjusting the time, space, and setting to make sure your comfort comes first - even if that means ordering seasonal comfort items!

  • Care doesn’t end when the session does.

    BECAUSE HEALING DOESN’T CLOCK OUT.

    The right text at the right time can hold you in all the ways that matter - like the best kind of hug. I love checking in with my clients after and between sessions - your experience matters deeply to me. Whether something shifted, stirred, or simply needs a little more space, I’m here to support the process. If there’s anything you want to adjust, explore further, or share, my door (and inbox) is open! 💌

Why you’re in skilled hands . . .

Through my certification journey, I learned more than I ever imagined - not just about the science of touch and co-regulation, but about how we feel feelings, how caregivers can learn to receive, how boundaries can be beautiful, and how powerful it is to be fully seen without judgment or expectation.

I work with people who are grieving, healing, overwhelmed, or simply craving real connection. Many of my sessions take place within a triadic model - that’s a fancy way of saying I collaborate with clients and their talk therapists to support transitions, regulate emotions, and move through trauma with both verbal and physical care. That said, you don’t need a diagnosis or a deep reason to book a session. Maybe you’re lonely. Maybe you just want to be held. Maybe you’re exploring touch for the first time in a safe, non-sexual context.

All are welcome. All of you is welcome.

My passion lies in creating spaces where people can soften - where you can feel, grieve, giggle, breathe, reconnect with your inner child, or just lie quietly and let your body rest. This is a space for all the parts of you that are tired of being strong.

You don’t have to earn care here. You get to just . . . be.

Let’s rewrite what

safety feels like.

No pressure. No fixing. Just presence, peace, and platonic touch that honors your whole self.