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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Attention and focus
About Laura
LMFT in California with 13 years of experience, Laura Sims helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, attention and focus concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with major life transitions.
Laura works in straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens to what is most pressing and then maps out steps to address those problems. Conversations focus on practical strategies for managing symptoms, improving communication, and rebuilding daily routines that feel manageable.
Clients can expect work on attention and memory strategies when concentration is a concern. When grief or loss is part of the picture, sessions combine space to process feelings with concrete tasks to help with daily functioning. For relationship and intimacy-related problems the focus is on better communication and clearer boundaries rather than on labels or assumptions.
Her method adapts as needs change. Sometimes that means short-term skills coaching for panic or acute stress. Other times it means a longer series of sessions for trauma, bipolar mood management, or deep-seated patterns that affect relationships and parenting. Progress is tracked through small, observable changes in behavior and routine.
Laura conducts sessions in English and practices from California. She uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session using the See online therapy options button.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that pair emotional processing with practical skills. One common approach focuses on short-term skills for managing panic, anxiety, and acute stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce immediate symptoms. Another approach centers on attention and memory strategies for people with concentration or ADHD-related concerns, using routines and simple organizational tools to improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals, current struggles, and preferences and suggest which techniques to try first. As you work together, methods can be adjusted based on what helps most in real life rather than sticking to a single plan.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins around work breaks, and remove travel time. If you prefer a quieter, camera-free moment or a longer, more interactive meeting, mention that on the matching questionnaire so session logistics can be arranged accordingly.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD and concentration, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses conversational, practical sessions focused on skills and behavior change. The work mixes emotional processing with actionable steps to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, attention, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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