SPECIALTIES
A note on the specialties, and on diagnoses in general: I believe we are guided by what plagues us, though not defined by it. Ultimately, I am called to work with those who want to listen to their heart’s deepest voice, regardless of what this looks like on the surface. I specialize in deep listening.

TRAUMA RECOVERY

COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR

COUPLES THERAPY

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
ABOUT LAARA
My education – a giant tossed salad of varied and colorful ingredients: experiential and academic learning, grounded in a wide range of clinical and experiential practices. Formal schooling at Seattle Pacific University and an entire lifetime immersed in Eastern philosophy and spirituality. In the last decade I have trained extensively in couples and individual therapy practices: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dan Wile’s Collaborative Couples therapy and AEDP – Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. I give great credit to one of my oldest teachers: walking the up and down paths of success and failure and the unexpected support that can show up at just the right moment. 12 step recovery and a deep bow to my greatest teachers, my family, especially my children.
California LMFT # 50309
Washington LMHC # LH00009573



WHAT TO EXPECT
You are encouraged to speak with me at any time about questions you may have regarding your treatment plan, fees or insurance. Please reach out, I look forward to meeting you.
GETTING STARTED
I see clients in-person and virtually online using a HIPAA compliant Zoom platform which has worked well for almost 6 years – even pre-pandemic. Please reach out with any questions, or to set up an initial consultation.
TESTIMONIALS
I had put off therapy for years. I was afraid a professional would look at me and tell me I was crazy or something worse. But it was the opposite of what I thought, I began to feel more calm from the start.
CONTACT
OFFICE ADDRESS: 2280 Sunset Drive, Suite B1, Los Osos, CA 93402.
EMAIL: [email protected] Laara cannot promise privacy through email please use email for scheduling questions only.
PHONE: 619-804-8747 To speak with Laara with questions or to schedule an appointment. Please leave a message, I will return your call within 24 hours on my office days – Wednesday thru Saturday, except on vacation days
