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Laura Shaw

Empathetic therapist blending practical tools and support

LMFT California

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laura

Laura Shaw is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 24 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through grief and loss, and address parenting concerns while building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Background and approach

Her background includes treating a range of life changes and relational struggles such as attachment challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and post-traumatic stress. Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and thoughts safely.

Laura blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand patterns of thinking and develop practical strategies for coping. She aims to support and empower each person to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering guidance on forgiveness, self-love, life purpose, and women’s issues along the way.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats, and Laura works collaboratively with clients to set goals and adapt interventions to individual needs. Her approach combines empathy and practical tools so clients can make meaningful changes at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Laura integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to shift those patterns; it is often used for stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth, creating a respectful space to explore emotions, relationships, and life purpose.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and together they shape a plan that may draw on both supportive listening and structured skills practice.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it more convenient to attend regular sessions, try different formats, and sustain progress while balancing daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, creating an empathic, nonjudgmental environment while offering practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with clients in a variety of life and relational situations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California, credential number CA LMFT 40149, and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How does cost and billing work for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English