Laurie Shear, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Laurie Shear

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Thought Disorder

Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

Self-Harm / Injury

Women's Issues Therapy

Dual Diagnosis

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laurie Shear

Hi there, I'm Laurie! Hello, I am Laurie Shear, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University and have been practicing for more than 23 years. I provide a safe and caring environment for people to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to make healthy life choices. I tailor therapy to each individual and their unique needs. I look forward to helping you find more peace and less stress in your life. My approach I use an eclectic approach in therapy. Some of the theoretical approaches I use include Rogerian, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, and Family Systems Theory. My focus I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, relationships, domestic violence, trauma, and anger management. In addition, I have worked closely with military personnel, police, firemen, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers and Agents. My communication style My clients have told me they feel safe, comfortable, and that I am easy to talk to. I create a welcoming and non-judgmental atmosphere and also use humor at times. My journey to mental healthcare I am an empath and have always been able to relate to and feel others' emotions. I am passionate about psychology and am always working on my own mental well-being. Providing therapy brings me great satisfaction because I see my clients' lives improve, and this makes my job worth doing. My goals for you I work together with clients to make attainable and clear goals that we can work toward together. My first session with you During the first session, I will discuss what brought you to therapy. I will also get a little background on you and the issues you are seeking treatment for.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

Alliant International University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1306927959

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What practice does Laurie Shear work with?

Laurie Shear works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laurie Shear?

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