Laura Arevalo, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Laura!

I work with families, couples, and individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and eating disorders. I specialize in helping adolescents through difficult transitions and supporting blended families and those working on reunification through communication, validation, and clear boundaries.

My focus

I work with families, couples, and individuals facing marital conflicts, emotional struggles, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and eating disorders. I focus on helping adolescents navigate life transitions and supporting families as valuable resources in the healing process.

My approach

I partner with clients to find the best path forward using CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. My goal is to help you develop coping tools to manage difficult emotions and create lasting change.

My communication style

I'm approachable and relatable with zero judgment. I meet you where you are and value your perspective on both challenges and goals. You'll find our work together collaborative and grounded in understanding your unique situation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I discovered my passion for therapy while working with emotionally disturbed teens and their families. Balancing my career with raising five children taught me the importance of support systems. Now in private practice full-time, I continue to find personal growth and satisfaction in this work.

My goals for you

I meet with clients and build the treatment focus and goals with input and guidance from their clients. Clients must both understand where they are currently and where they see their goals lining up with the treatment approach.

Our first session

We'll discuss what therapy might look like and, if you've been in therapy before, what worked and what didn't. I'll gather background about your current challenges, explore your resources and supports, and begin establishing the best approach for your unique needs.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 58 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Education (MS ED) in Psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Chapman University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Laura Arevalo