Laura Todd, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Laura Todd

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Anxiety

Panic Attack

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Perinatal Mental Health

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Christian Counseling

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Laura Todd

Hi there, I'm Laura! Hello. I’m Laura Todd, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from San Diego State University. I’ve been working in the mental health field for 16 years, providing therapy for people of all ages. I believe that as long as we are living, we have the potential to grow and change. Through this work, I seek to help people realize this potential to achieve meaningful improvement in their lives. My approach The approaches I use most are ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and DBT. The approach I use with any given client depends on the specific situation and symptoms and takes into consideration the client’s preferences and/or response. My focus The bulk of my experience has been working with adults and adolescents. I am most confident in treating anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship issues. I have also done a lot of work with trauma, grief, and Borderline Personality Disorder. In the past few years, I have been broadening my repertoire to treat OCD and Trichotillomania. My communication style I am big on education and transparency so that my clients know what I’m doing, why I am doing it, and can thus give me their informed consent. I also like to use humor in my work and seek to do so in a compassionate and sensitive manner. My journey to mental healthcare I have always loved learning about human behavior and getting to know new people. That, coupled with a desire to help others improve their lives, led me to this work—and it has been so rewarding! Supporting others through their challenges brings me a deep sense of purpose for which I am very grateful. My goals for you I use a direct and structured approach to goal setting so that everyone is clear on the desired outcome of treatment.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1902024219

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What practice does Laura Todd work with?

Laura Todd works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Todd?

Laura Todd 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 Todd on their profile.