Profile / United States
Laura Todd, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Parenting
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Laura
Laura Todd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and life changes, among other concerns. She also addresses ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and mood differences such as bipolar conditions.
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions emphasize learning concrete tools and practicing them between meetings.
Clients can expect a straightforward process that prioritizes clear goals and steps. Laura aims to help people build self-awareness and new coping habits. She guides clients to test small changes and track what helps in everyday life.
Her background includes many years of clinical work across common mental health concerns. That experience shapes a problem-solving style that keeps sessions focused and actionable. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in California as a CA LCSW.
To begin, clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, ACT and DBT inform online sessions
Laura incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test alternative responses. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, brief experiments, and homework exercises that can be practiced between appointments.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and encourage action toward what matters despite uncomfortable feelings. ACT supports decisions and small steps when life changes or grief make choices feel difficult.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. These are practical techniques for managing strong emotions and reducing reactive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Laura collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus remains on learning tools and practicing them in everyday life, with the therapist and client reviewing what helps and adjusting plans as needed.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and life changes, plus ADHD, addictions, trauma, and relationship issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on noticing thoughts and trying different responses. Sessions include concrete tools and practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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