I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in in California with over 22 years of experience working in clinical practice. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I have also worked with individuals who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
My therapeutic style honors each person's unique path, offering supportive strategies for communication, self-love, and healing. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and belief systems, creating a safe, understanding space where you can explore your life's purpose and develop meaningful personal insights.
Through evidence-based practices and genuine empathy, I'm committed to walking alongside you as you build resilience, reconnect with your strengths, and create positive transformation in your life.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
CA LMFT 47671
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First session with Laura and she was great! Never done therapy before so by having to speak with her I’d do it again!
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Laura has been wonderful to talk to. I mainly speak the majority of the time but she is a good listener and I greatly appreciate her time. I greatly recommend her.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Laura has been a great therapist. Very thoughtful and knowledgeable. And also very attentive! Thank you
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I feel so lucky that I got matched with Laura right off the bat. She is easy to talk to, she asks good questions & is adaptable all through out the conversation. She is very sweet, non-judgemental & is a neutral person to be able to give feedback on life. I feel safe & i look forward every week to our call!
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Laura is a great fit for my therapy needs at this time
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura is a kind, compassionate and very wise Therapist. She has been helping me navigate through the toughest time in my life that I have ever dealt with in grace, and is helping me become the person that I want to be in life. I would definitely recommend her to anyone whom starts Betterhelp.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd