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Laura Simon

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Laura!

I believe we are all engaged in the heroic journey of working to move past traumatic events and negative and limiting beliefs to discover and celebrate our most authentic lives and selves.

My approach

I work from a strengths-based approach to empower my clients to identify and develop their unique strengths and abilities. My system helps them cope by forming strong, positive therapeutic relationships and utilizing CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, Family Systems Narrative Therapy, and humor.

My focus

I welcome and celebrate differing individual backgrounds and characteristics and believe that the experience of being fully seen and accepted is an essential element of personal growth.

My communication style

I communicate with empathy, humor, and a focus on your unique strengths. My style is warm and collaborative as we work together to help you gain new insights and move past limiting beliefs. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen and supported on your journey of growth and healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I earned my Master of Science (MS) degree from California State University, Northridge from August 1991 to August 1993. This education has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to effectively support my clients on their healing journeys.

My goals for you

I look forward to joining you on your journey! My goal is to provide a safe, accepting space for you to explore your authentic self, develop your strengths, and move beyond limiting beliefs and past traumas to live a more fulfilling life.

About Laura

Specialities

Addiction
ADHD
Adolescents/Teens
Adoption
Alcohol Use
Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Child Abuse or Neglect
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gender Identity
Grief
Impulsivity
Job Stress
Learning Disabilities
LGBTQIA+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Oppositional Defiance
Parenting
Racial Identity
Racial Trauma
Relapse Prevention
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Orientation
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Transgender Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

Methods

Attachment-based
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical (DBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Family Therapy
Family Systems
Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Solution Focused
Strength-Based

Practice

License

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cedars Sinai, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, Tricare West, and Kaiser Medicare Advantage (Southern Ca)

Languages spoken

English

Allyship

LGBTQIA+ aligned

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology - California State University, Northridge (08/1993)

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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