Laura (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#141074).
Laura’s approach to therapy is to create an open and nonjudgmental, supportive environment. Working from an integrative approach, Laura encourages growth and acceptance and supports her clients in this process. Using patience and compassion, Laura assists clients in challenging themselves to make positive changes in their lives.
Laura offers sessions in person in Brentwood and via telehealth.
laura’s empathy and honesty guide her approach to treatment, helping clients accomplish their goals, and live a more authentic life aligning with their values.
Laura believes the relationship between the therapist and client is key to establishing trust and leads to the best outcomes in treatment, as a strong, collaborative connection allows for deeper understanding and more effective healing.
Education & Training
M.S. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
B.A. HISTORY & COMMUNICATIONS - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Anxiety
Anxiety Related Disorders
Peer Relationships
Boundaries
Effective Communication
Parenting
Conflict Resolution
Areas of Expertise
pre-teens/teens/adults
Depression
Suicide
Trauma Focused Work
Entertainment Industry
Self-Esteem
Coping Skills/Distress Tolerance
Distressing Thought Patterns
Therapeutic Orientations
Person Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems
Structural Family Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Experience
Enki Health Services, Boyle Heights Youth
At Enki Health Services, Laura provided trauma-informed individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents ages 6-20. Empowering, validating kids, and teaching survival skills was a huge part of her work. Laura also provided psychosocial rehabilitation/collateral support to parents and caregivers. Laura led group therapy for high risk teens and social skills for children 7-10.
Partnerships to Uplift Communities, Los Angeles
At Partnerships to Uplift Communities, Laura was an on-site therapist working at a charter middle school in Los Angeles. She used art, music, and mindfulness as an integrative approach to psychotherapy. Laura co-facilitated a weekly self-esteem group for 8th grade girls.
