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Laura Shaw, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Parenting concerns
About Laura
Laura Shaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about current problems and practical steps to try between meetings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and Client-Centered Therapy to keep discussions focused on the client's priorities. The focus is on clear, doable strategies rather than abstract theory.
In sessions she listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She then helps people practice different responses and build small routines that reduce stress and improve confidence. This approach is often used for anxiety, low self-worth, and coping after loss.
Her additional focus areas include attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, separation and divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues. These topics are worked on one person at a time, with the client's goals guiding the work.
Practical tools, homework exercises, and regular check-ins are common parts of her approach. To start, prospective clients follow the site process to match with her and schedule an initial session. The therapist aims for clear steps and measurable progress rather than vague promises.
How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and then try concrete behavior changes to test new outcomes. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, short experiments, and planning small steps between meetings to change how problems play out.Client-Centered Therapy is about following the client's agenda and reflecting what matters most to them. In practice this means the therapist listens, helps clarify goals, and adjusts the pace and focus based on what the client finds useful. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process in early sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to select strategies that fit the client. That conversation shapes whether sessions lean more toward CBT skill practice or toward open, client-led discussion.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full visit is not possible. These practical benefits help people try consistent work without reshuffling their whole schedule.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the client's priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working as a therapist.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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