Laurel Freeman

LCSW (she/her)25 years of experience

Often rebooked

4.9 (37)

Authentic

Open-minded

Empowering

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 in life, including mental health struggles and living with chronic illnesses. I am also a parent to two teenage daughters. I look forward to getting to know you!

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 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 in life, including mental health struggles and living with chronic illnesses. I am also a parent to two teenage daughters. I look forward to getting to know you!

First session

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.

Strengths

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 assist you to take action steps toward change.

Ideal clients

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.

Treatment methods

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.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Serves

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

CaliforniaLicense 117012

Accepted insurance

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (37)

12 reviews

September 15, 2026

She has been an amazing therapist who has guided and supported me throughout the years. I keep coming back to her because she is compassionate, understanding, and genuinely helpful. I’m incredibly grateful for the care and support she has given me.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Laurel

September 3, 2026

Good listener ms laurel freeman thank u

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Laurel

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.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 14 with Laurel

This provider is fully booked