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Carlos Laack

He/Him/His

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT

California Accepting Online

Culver City Accepting In-person

Updated October 12, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar disorder

Trauma
Fear of Flying
Travel-Related Mental Health

Professional statement

Carlos Laack is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. He has been practicing for more than ten years. He utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy by incorporating various theoretical approaches and modalities that is centered around the needs of his clients. Mr. Laack provides services to a wide variety of clients and utilizes his previous experiences in business and broadcast journalism to engage with his clients in a way they can feel connected to the treatment. He empowers his clients to be part of their solution and provide them with support along the way.

Message to clients

We are living in a changing, fast paced world that is seemingly more complicated now more than ever. The stresses of the day may bring on anxiety. The weight of the world may cause you to feel depressed. Past traumas may haunt you in ways you wish you could control. No matter what the circumstances, you are likely here because you want a change - a relief from the the things that plague your current situation.

I understand what you are going through might be hard to cope with and it is quite understandable. As your therapist, I will work with you and provide you with the support you need to make your mental health world a more tolerable, and maybe even pleasurable, experience. You are already on your way by taking the first step on your journey. I wish you all the best as you embark on a journey towards a better life.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Fear of Flying - Providing techniques and support to overcome the intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers associated with the fear of flying

Travel-Related Mental Health - Coping with the worries and fear when it comes to planning a trip or going on vacation. Also, helping you cope with depression related to the travel experience.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Cigna
Evernorth
Harvard Pilgrim
Health Plans Inc.
Loyola Marymount University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
MHN/Health Net
Meritain Health
Occidental College Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford Health Plans
Pomona College Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
Stanford University Student Health Insurance (MHN)
UMR
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Student Health Plan
University of Colorado Denver Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
University of Southern California Student Health Insurance (Aetna)

Carlos Laack is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

Anthem Blue Cross
University of California Davis Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California Irvine Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California Los Angeles Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California Merced Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California Riverside Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California San Diego Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California Santa Barbara Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
University of California Santa Cruz Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $150 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Credit Card
Debit Card
PayPal
Zelle

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week
Every other month
Multiple times a week
As needed

Therapist's note

For private pay clients, I provide flexibility in payments, if necessary, to make my services accessible to the people who can benefit from my expertise and experience. Ask me about my available payment options.

Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 11am-8pm
Wed 11am-6pm
Thu 11am-6pm
Fri 11am-2pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Culver City practice

5731 W. Slauson Ave, Suite 220, Culver City, California 90230

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 12-8pm
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu Closed
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Psychotherapy for a Changing World, Owner/Psychotherapist, 2019 - Present

National University, MA, 2011

Licensure

California: LMFT114823

Languages

English