LCSW, 30 years of experience
I’m here to honor you and your life, listen with my heart, guide with my wisdom, and support you as you need. As a team, we will create a life filled with happiness, joy, love, and purpose for you. Throughout my 30 years of therapy, I have helped hundreds of clients and have learned many ways of helping you make the changes you have been hoping for.
Many clients have told me that I put them at ease right away and that they feel safe with me. I will ask questions that will help me begin to know you and your life’s story at your pace. Together, we will start to define your hopes and goals.
Clients have shared with me that I’m an incredible listener. They feel authentically cared about and are so grateful that I helped them change their lives.
I am deeply passionate about working with clients aged 18 to 100 who struggle with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Many of my clients have dedicated their lives to nurturing and supporting others, often at the expense of their own well-being. Now is your time to embrace self-care and reclaim your personal narrative. I provide comprehensive tools and unwavering support to help guide you toward a vibrant and fulfilling life. Together, we can unlock your potential for transformation and foster a renewed sense of purpose and joy.
Laura Shames offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
We all face challenges as we navigate life’s journey. Compassion-focused therapy is a valuable approach for individuals dealing with feelings of shame and self-criticism. It has become one of the most effective tools I’ve used to alleviate emotional pain, develop better mood regulation strategies, and foster healthier relationships. I have seen hundreds of my clients grow and progress on their paths.
I believe in highlighting a client’s incredible qualities, which are often overlooked due to years of poor treatment from both chosen and unchosen companions.
We need to move from simply reacting to being curious and aware of our surroundings, which allows us to decide whether or not to respond.