- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with change
- Chronic illness support
About Laura
Laura Mitchell is a marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people through difficult life moments. She is an LMFT with five years of experience and works with individuals managing trauma and major life changes. She aims to offer steady support and practical steps that people can use day to day.
Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She listens for each person's values and life story, then helps set small, achievable goals. Sessions are focused on building resilience, making sense of painful events, and finding clearer direction for the future.
Laura has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of cancer. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, body image, communication and commitment concerns, and the stress that comes with major life transitions.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. That means using methods shown to help with trauma, mood, and coping, adapted for each person's situation and pace. The overall aim is to increase self-compassion and practical coping skills.
People can expect a respectful, steady approach that values their beliefs and background. Sessions are intended to help people feel clearer about next steps and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.
Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She listens for each person's values and life story, then helps set small, achievable goals. Sessions are focused on building resilience, making sense of painful events, and finding clearer direction for the future.
Laura has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of cancer. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, body image, communication and commitment concerns, and the stress that comes with major life transitions.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. That means using methods shown to help with trauma, mood, and coping, adapted for each person's situation and pace. The overall aim is to increase self-compassion and practical coping skills.
People can expect a respectful, steady approach that values their beliefs and background. Sessions are intended to help people feel clearer about next steps and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.
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 work
Many evidence-based techniques focus on concrete steps people can practice between sessions. For example, trauma-informed approaches help people process distressing memories while building skills to manage strong emotions. Cognitive-behavioral strategies look at patterns of thought and behavior and offer practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when helpful, and offering options that suit different days and energy levels. Licensed professionals adapt their methods so therapeutic work can continue even when schedules or health needs make in-person visits difficult.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, and related relationship and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on practical steps, resilience, and making sense of difficult experiences in everyday terms.
What is her clinical experience?
She has five years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, life transitions, and health-related stressors.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in California.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.