Laila Abdo, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Laila!

I have a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) along with a Master's in School Psychology. My main purpose of therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting environment in which the client will have a space to freely open up, discuss, process, and reflect.

My focus

I work with adults who might be experiencing trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, ADHD, and parenting concerns.

My approach

I adapt to your needs and apply an appropriate therapeutic approach that would benefit you. I prefer to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Experiential, and Psycho-dynamic therapeutic approaches.

My communication style

I adapt to each client's style. If you prefer direct conversation, my style will be more direct and concrete with reality-based strategies. If you don't feel comfortable with direct or challenging conversations, I'm more careful and adapt my conversation to your style and needs.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started working as an ABA therapist for children with autism, then moved into providing mental health services to children in their school settings. I have provided services to school staff, students, and their families. Currently, I'm interested and excited about focusing on adults only.

My goals for you

I like to have a conversation with you to discuss what you would like to work on, achieve, or improve, and then develop your goals together.

Our first session

During the first session, I will focus on logistics, limits of confidentiality, and expectations from you and myself. Once that has been taken care of and questions have been answered, you can expect to discuss the matter that brought you to therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Learning Disabilities

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Behavioral Activation

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Laila Abdo