Laura Simmons, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Laura!

My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to your specific needs and learning style. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life stressors.

My focus

I see adults for individual psychotherapy focusing on everyday stressors that can include work stress, interpersonal relationship struggles, anxiety, and depression.

My approach

I foster a collaborative relationship and support you in feeling empowered to take an active role in your treatment planning. I utilize an eclectic approach that includes motivational interviewing, solution-focused, person-centered, mindfulness, CBT, trauma-focused CBT, and narrative therapy.

My communication style

I am very easy to talk to and often use humor in sessions. I will challenge you when it's appropriate, but always in an empathetic way. Feel free to attend your sessions however you feel most comfortable, whether it is in your sweatpants or business attire, and use whatever language you prefer.

My journey to mental healthcare

I did not always dream of being a therapist; in fact, I started off as a photography major. I was placed at a community mental health agency through a temp agency, and it opened my eyes to a whole different world. I had no idea about therapy or mental health until then.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to establish goals that are relevant and meaningful to your life. I support you in taking an assertive stance in developing your treatment plan.

Our first session

During our first session, we will review the informed consent policies, and I will gather some background information regarding your past experiences, current psychosocial stressors, and symptoms you have been experiencing.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Atheist

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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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 Arts (MA) in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy/ Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Laura Simmons