(she/her)
Hello! I have over 25 years of experience counseling survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, as well as people dealing with PTSD, depression, chronic illness, and anxiety. I'm down to earth, practical, and non-judgmental. I love working with teens, young adults, adults, and folks in the LGBTQ community. I have a lot of experience working with people from all racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. I practice cultural humility and harm reduction and seek to support you to make whatever changes you are ready for. I've had my own personal challenges with abuse, mental health issues, and chronic illness and am a parent to two teenage daughters. I look forward to getting to know you!
I will do my best to make you feel comfortable, while finding out more about your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy. I will tell you a bit about myself and see if you have any questions about the therapeutic process. I will seek to have you leave the session feeling like you have new tools to help yourself with your goals.
I'm very down to earth, practical, straightforward, and open-minded to people from all backgrounds. I can help you find clarity on your goals, and take action steps toward change.
I have a lot of experience working with survivors of all types, and seek to support folks to process trauma and move toward greater safety, stability, and empowerment.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $110 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Motivational Interviewing
I work to help you explore your challenges and make change that you are ready for.
Trauma Informed Care
I have a lot of experience helping folks work through trauma and find pathways out of dark times of their lives.
10 ratings with written reviews
October 28, 2025
Laurel is the first therapist I have worked with that truly understands the AuADHD struggles to even just exsist in a NT environment and im grateful for her support and insight.
October 1, 2025
Laurel has been a rock of support through very challenging times. She gives me feedback in a way that I can understand and apply to every day situations. She understands PTSD more than any other therapist or Doctor I've worked with.
July 27, 2025
I’m so incredibly happy I found Laurel! I had tried 7 different therapists over the past couple of years and absolutely hated every session. Laurel was the first and only one who truly identified the real problem and made sense of my entire life experience. Now, I actually get excited for therapy! Thank you for everything you do—you are absolutely the best!