Laura Van Waardenburg, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Laura!

There is a way to feel better and get your life back. The key to making lasting improvements is to have a skilled, trained therapist help guide you with compassion.

My focus

I have the experience and training to help people suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with adults to overcome challenges that impact their lives and relationships. I enjoy helping my clients meet their goals so they can live more fully.

My approach

Depending on your needs, I may support you with the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I come from a humanistic, client-centered, and culturally sensitive approach to all my clients.

My communication style

The tone of my therapeutic work aims to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment that encourages my client's growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am very passionate about my work. I have been practicing for 15 years in multiple settings, including community mental health, medical social work, private practice, and supervision of interns. I enjoy helping people grow and heal so they can live a healthy, centered life.

My goals for you

We will work together to tailor your treatment to the goals you are seeking to accomplish.

Our first session

In our first session, I will get to know you, identify your strengths, and discuss how I can best support you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, South East Asian, Biracial or Multiracial
Buddhist, Hindu, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

BIPOC

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Child, Youth & Family Counseling from California State University, East Bay.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Laura Van Waardenburg