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Laura Todd, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Laura

Laura Todd is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 16 years of practice helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She lists ADHD among her focus areas and brings experience with a broad range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship struggles, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Fluent in English and Spanish, she works with clients to build practical skills and greater self-awareness.

Her approach emphasizes growth and practical change rather than labeling, guiding clients to discover personal strengths and tools that fit their lives. Drawing on evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, she helps clients learn strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and pursue meaningful goals.

Sessions are offered through a variety of online formats to fit different schedules and preferences. Todd aims to meet people where they are and support steady progress toward clearer values and increased confidence when confronting challenges.

Her practice focuses on helping clients translate insight into everyday habits that reduce distress and improve relationships and functioning.

Online Approaches That Emphasize Skills and Acceptance



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions when rigid avoidance gets in the way of living meaningfully. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete techniques for managing depression, anxiety, and problems like obsessive thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. This shared planning allows techniques to be tailored and adjusted over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change. These formats support ongoing skill practice, flexible check-ins between sessions, and a way to access licensed professionals from different settings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and other mood or behavioral concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach blends skills-based and acceptance-oriented therapies such as ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build coping tools and increase self-awareness.
How many years has she been practicing?
The clinician has 16 years of professional experience working with clients across many life stages and concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW, credential CA LCSW 27946, and maintains practice tied to that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Yes, she provides services in both English and Spanish but does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish