- Trauma and abuse
- Life transitions
- Evidence-based care
About Laura
Laura Mitchell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing trauma, anxiety, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Her style is calm, respectful, and collaborative. She aims to make therapy feel manageable for worried parents and busy adults.
With five years of experience, Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process difficult events and build better everyday habits. She pays attention to how thoughts and daily routines shape mood and behavior. That focus helps clients learn small changes that add up over time.
She often supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and those coping with life transitions such as illness, caregiving, or changes in family structure. Her work also addresses abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family issues, and communication problems. Laura listens for the practical problems behind emotional pain and helps people find workable strategies.
Laura is attuned to the needs of women, older adults, and people with Christian faith perspectives, and she strives to honor each person's background and values. She also helps people facing body image concerns, chronic health challenges, codependency, and control or commitment issues. Her approach centers on clear steps, steady problem-solving, and building self-compassion.
People who want to start therapy select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
With five years of experience, Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process difficult events and build better everyday habits. She pays attention to how thoughts and daily routines shape mood and behavior. That focus helps clients learn small changes that add up over time.
She often supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and those coping with life transitions such as illness, caregiving, or changes in family structure. Her work also addresses abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family issues, and communication problems. Laura listens for the practical problems behind emotional pain and helps people find workable strategies.
Laura is attuned to the needs of women, older adults, and people with Christian faith perspectives, and she strives to honor each person's background and values. She also helps people facing body image concerns, chronic health challenges, codependency, and control or commitment issues. Her approach centers on clear steps, steady problem-solving, and building self-compassion.
People who want to start therapy select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building everyday habits. One common approach she relies on helps people notice and test thought patterns so they can respond differently to stress and anxiety. Another approach emphasizes small, repeatable daily routines that shift mood and make coping easier over time.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so techniques match their needs and preferences.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since specific options are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions through consistent scheduling and clearer follow-through on everyday habit changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse and people coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She focuses on practical steps and everyday habits to help people feel steadier between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.