Laura Pooler, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Laura Pooler

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Work-Related Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laura Pooler

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nearly 20 years of professional experience. I specialize in providing compassionate mental health care to individuals coping with medical illness or injury and those coping with grief and loss. I am currently in training to become a certified Body Trust provider and support individuals navigating body acceptance and healing from disordered eating and the harms of diet culture. My approach My clinical approach is relational, compassionate, and strength-based. I see you as a whole person, not just what has happened to you or what you are healing from. I draw on various clinical approaches, including ecological, narrative, and somatic therapy techniques. My focus I specialize in grief support. This can include anticipatory grief, adjusting to significant life changes, loss of relationships, death of loved ones, and body grief, to name a few. My communication style I am calm, encouraging, and caring. I use active listening, empathy, and humor in therapy to help you on this journey. Life is messy, and I am here to listen and help you sort through things. My journey to mental healthcare I have been in the therapy field for nearly 20 years and have worked in various settings, including community-based, private practice, academic, and healthcare settings. I find deep meaning in grief work with clients and am honored to support individuals on their grief journeys. My goals for you I am your partner in healing, and I am honored to help you reach your goals and find joy in your life. My first session with you In our initial sessions, we will identify what is most important to you and how I can help guide and support you in ways that feel most impactful.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, East Bay, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1023184082

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Laura Pooler?

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Is Laura Pooler accepting new patients?

Laura Pooler generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Laura Pooler's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Laura Pooler online?

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What practice does Laura Pooler work with?

Laura Pooler works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Pooler?

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