Licensed to practice in California and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 16 more.
Hi, my name is Laurie. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 27 years. I have been able to help a variety of people who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, trauma, family conflict, military-related issues, parenting and couples who want to learn better communication skills. I have worked with people from a variety of ethnicities and ages, from 5 to 75. I am compassionate, caring, and empathic. My background includes; working with troubled teens, military members who struggle with deployment, etc., a drug and alcohol treatment center, couples, and those who struggle with trauma from childhood.
During our 1st session I will ask you what you want to accomplish in therapy and we will develop some goals. For example, if you want to feel less anxious then are goal will be to help you learn new skills that will decrease your anxiety. I want to get to know you so I may ask you questions about your marital status, if you have kids, where you grew up, and where you work. I will tell you that you can ask me questions at any time. Many people are anxious during the first session. If this is so, please tell me. I want to provide a safe place where you can share your thoughts and feelings.
I utilize Cognitive-Behavorial Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
I provide an emotionally safe place built on trust. I am warm, genuine, non-judgmental and down to earth.
depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, anger management, career choices, Bipolar Disorder, couples counseling, family conflict, grief, parenting, mid-life crises, infidelity, school issues, self esteem, PTSD and trauma, women's and men's issues, teens struggling with self-esteem, school problems, peer issues, etc.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Sharp Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
6 ratings with written reviews
July 28, 2026
Laurie has tactfully brought to light the deficiencies as well as the positive attributes me and my wife bring to our marriage. Our relationship is continuing to mature and grow along with open and honest communication, even after 25 years together. We are extremely grateful for Laurie's genuine care, and love of what she does.
July 8, 2026
Laurie was a great listener and solution-focused. I felt comfortable sharing with her, and she could relate to some of my scenarios.
April 15, 2026
It's only been one session so far, but she was welcoming. From the start I felt comfortable and easily started talking. She's a good listener and I appreciate her friendly smile.