Laura Sorenson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Laura!

I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with complex trauma, PTSD, and attachment issues.

My focus

I work with children, adolescents, and adult clients. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, attachment issues, and low self-esteem. In particular, I work with clients who struggle with attachment/relational trauma, specifically those who have experienced parentification/adultification, emotional abuse, and neglect.

My approach

I am a trauma-informed, strengths-based clinician. My approach integrates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic intervention, and internal family systems (IFS) to help build regulation skills and move through negative experiences.

My communication style

I work collaboratively with clients to create a safe, non-judgmental space of unconditional support and regard. Our work will feel conversational; we will create new meaning and understanding of issues through curious exploration. You will learn new tools that are effective for you to utilize and integrate into your daily life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have an insatiable sense of curiosity about people's stories and experiences. I love to connect with others and learn the small (but mighty) things that make them unique and drive their passion for life.

My goals for you

I use a collaborative, strengths-based approach with my clients to formulate treatment goals. You are the expert of your life, and I will support you in journeying a path that is realistic and achievable.

Our first session

I conduct a comprehensive assessment and create treatment goals collaboratively with clients. During the first session, we will discuss expectations of therapy, gather information about what you would like to change, generate goals, and discuss steps for you to meet them.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Play Therapy

+ 10 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Cancer

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

+ 15 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Laura Sorenson