I specialize in working with men who struggle with anxiety, relationship issues, and grif challenges. Many men face difficulties in expressing their emotions, managing stress, or navigating intimacy and communication in their relationships, which can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, or insecurity. I provide a non-judgmental space where men can explore their emotions, break free from societal expectations, and develop healthier coping strategies. Through my trauma-informed and evidence-based approach, I help men build emotional resilience, improve their relationships, and lead more fulfilling lives.

I am Laura, a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Grief Educator. I am a Bilingual/Bicultural therapist, with more than 9 years of experience in Mexico and LA. I am here to help you navigate loss and be with you during this complicated process.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker /Certified in Grief Counseling

18 years of experience in helping individuals and families navigate the complex emotions of grief and loss.

Compassionate, evidence based support to those coping with death of a love one, life transitions and prolonged complicated grief. My approach is rooted in empathy, trauma informed care and an understanding of the grieving process. I work with individuals, couples and groups to create safe and supportive space to promote healing, resilience and hope.

Grief Groups

Individual and Couples Therapy

Career Counseling

LGBTQ+ Affirmative

Mindfulness and Guided Meditation

Short and Long Term Therapy or Coaching

Speaking Engagements

Consulting

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing the following:

• Grief counseling
  • Certified Grief Educator through completing a certificate program designed by world-renowned grief expert David Kessler
  • Committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief
• General psychotherapy
  • Compassionate, strength-based approach
  • Mindfulness
  • Cognitive behavioral therapies
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Positively focused brain-based therapies

Background:

• Became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2015 after retiring from a 28-year career as an educator, K through university, in the California public schools and CSU system, inspired by the needs of former students with mental health issues.
• Became a certified grief educator after being part of David Kessler’s Tender Hearts group following the loss by suicide of my younger daughter in 2021.
• Experienced serving clients and families with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction.
• In addition to having a private practice I work two days a week providing psychiatric evaluations and therapeutic support for patients in crisis in a Hospital Emergency Room.

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy

University of San Francisco, December, 2009

Master of Arts in Education, Reading and Literacy

Sonoma State University, June, 2001

California Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject

Dominican University, January, 1988

Bachelor of Arts, Art History, Cum Laude

New York University, June, 1974