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Laura Todd

Laura Todd, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm practical therapy for life’s hard moments

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16 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Skill focused
  • Values driven
  • English and Spanish

About Laura

Laura Todd, LCSW, helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, low self esteem, or big life changes. She works in clear, practical ways so people can start feeling steadier and more capable. Her style is calm and direct, and she speaks English and Spanish.

With 16 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in California, she supports people facing depression, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and addiction concerns. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, compulsive behaviors, and worries linked to identity and life purpose.

Sessions focus on building useful skills and clearer self-awareness. She blends approaches that teach coping tools, mindfulness, and values-based action so clients can make changes that fit their daily life. Therapy is practical and paced to each person’s needs.

Laura aims to help people reduce shame, manage anger, and rebuild self-love after loss or trauma. She also works with issues like ADHD symptoms, bipolar mood concerns, postpartum depression, and social anxiety when these come up in conversation.

People can expect straightforward guidance on problem solving, practicing new habits, and learning ways to tolerate hard feelings. The goal is steady progress - not quick fixes - and learning skills that carry into everyday routines.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That collaborative process guides whether ACT, CBT, or a mix of skills and mindfulness exercises will be the focus.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping momentum between appointments. If you prefer options that make it easier to attend while working or parenting, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will be offered. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to fit phone or video interactions and to help clients use new skills during everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shameLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, addictions, and self esteem difficulties among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and skill-based, combining mindfulness, coping tools, and values-focused work to help people make real changes.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has 16 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker helping people navigate life transitions, trauma, and mood challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking so you know what format will be used.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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