Laura Thomas, Marriage Counselor in Los Angeles, 90025

Laura Thomas, MA, MFT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Other
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LMFT - MFC 43696

My Approach to Helping

Is this you?

You want a great life - one where you feel your feelings but aren't overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief or anger. You want a great relationship - one without the fights that go nowhere, or the uncomfortable silences that seem to be always present.

Basically, you know something's wrong and every time you try to make changes, you do well for awhile, but eventually you revert to old patterns. Even if you have insight into yourself, lasting change isn't easy.

There is hope. I can help you gain insight and implement lasting change in your life. Whether you are troubled by grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, I can help you access the strength within yourself to move forward in your life.

First, I'll listen to the pain and frustration - you'll have a place to be where you're not judged, but understood. Second, we will work together to form a vision of yourself or your relationship that is loving, compassionate, flexible and, most importantly, livable. The pathway to this vision will be worked on both within and between your sessions.

I utilize an integrative model which takes in account your family history and dynamics, as well as the beliefs you've formed about yourself, others, and the world. I also strongly believe that getting in touch with the present moment can be very healing. The "here and now" of the therapy session serves both as a mirror and a workshop - a mirror to who you are in the world and in your relationships, and a workshop to try out new ways of being, behaving and believing.

You can expect me to be honest, compassionate, caring, as well as challenging, too. Therapy can be tough and painful at times. I won't lie to you about that and no ethical therapist will. But I promise to do my best for you, and if that means involving other professionals, I'm more than open to that.

I know that starting this process can be difficult but I also know that if you're reading this, there's a very healthy part of you that wants positive change. I certainly hope you'll follow through and make that call or send that email. After all, you deserve to have a great life, fulfilling work and loving relationships.

Warmly,
Laura