Laura Goddard, LMFT

Laura Goddard, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA

At a glance

Accepts 35 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Works at Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland
Speaks English and Arabic
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression

More about Laura Goddard, LMFT

Hi there, I'm Laura! My name is Laura Goddard, I have a master's degree and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I am licensed as a marriage and family therapist. My specialty Mostly: Couples, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Work Related stressors, and ADHD. My approach My Approach: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus, Inside Oriented Approach, and Trauma Informed. Very action-oriented therapist. I also Believe in the impact of the "Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Toxic Stress. Working also as a Divorce Mediator, I bring my mediation skills into the couple's therapy session. Sometimes, I encourage the Silence Intervention, especially with couples. Plus, solution focus. My focus Marriage counseling, job-related stress, ADHD, Trauma and Bereavement, and adolescents. Lately, I have been successful with clients over 60 years old dealing with the upcoming retirements and life after as they embrace a new chapter in their life. My communication style Verbal, Very open, direct, clear. and very assertive. My journey to mental healthcare I started in Vienna, Austria as a Trauma therapist dealing with female adolescents and young adults who were raped while they were in Lebanon, it was the civil war there, I came here to the USA, started as a social worker, got another master's degree, and a PH.D. I always found and still find "Kindness and Caring" very rewarding in life. My goals for you Because I am a very action-oriented therapist, I give the client the chance to set their own short-term goal to start with, leading to a long-term goal. I don't waste my time with clients just want to complain but they don't want to have a solution. My first session with you Up to the clients, what they want to bring into the session. But at least, I would like to know "why they are seeking therapy"?

Education & experience

Education

Southern California University for Professional Studies, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

Practice

Background

Languages spoken

English
Arabic

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1942329073
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Laura Goddard work with?

Laura Goddard works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Goddard?

Laura Goddard frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Goddard on their profile.

What languages does Laura Goddard speak?

Laura Goddard speaks English and Arabic.

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