Meet Laura
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Masters in Counseling Psychology who has been doing therapy for 20 years. I am also a Clinical Supervisor training associate MFTs in the field. Before starting my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field- schools, clinics, and nonprofits to name a few. For 10 years I worked as a school-based therapist specializing in working with older youth who were struggling with anxiety, school-based perfectionism, family relational trauma and substance use. In my work I use a blend of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. And I use humor a lot, and drop the occasional 4-letter word when the moment is right (see study backing this). Most of all, I am here for you: neutral, outside of your family/social circle, understanding and consistent.
A Few Fun Facts About Me
- I am an unashamed karaoke singer.
- I spend my free time reading, playing sports or running, and watching shows including bad reality tv.
- I’m terrible at opening things (packages, chip bags, presents).
- I laugh a lot and probably swear too much.
- I think awkward is so much more fun than polished.
- I believe in progress, not perfection.
- Interested in learning more about my practice? Head over to the Services page.
Currently Virtual
I am currently only seeing clients virtually over telehealth. I provide a secure, HIPAA protected link for clients to join sessions from anywhere in California. The benefits of virtual sessions include:
- More flexibility to meet during a break from work or school
- More comfort to meet from your own Home
- No Commute/ dealing with traffic or parking, and no need for a ride
- you can be anywhere in California for our sessions