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Laura Brownstein(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder-Child mental health- Depression-Family issues-
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Professional statement

Laura Brownstein is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. Her practice focuses on helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate the challenges of anxiety and depression, fostering resilience and promoting healing in a compassionate and supportive environment.

With specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed care, Laura is equipped to address the unique needs of each age group. For children and adolescents, she employs play-based techniques that engage and empower them to understand and manage their emotions. As a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, Laura is skilled in using play therapy to support those who are Autistic and Neurodivergent. Additionally, she is currently enrolled in a Registered Play Therapy (RPT) credential program to further enhance her expertise in this area.

For adults, Laura incorporate's Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help them explore and harmonize their inner world, leading to greater self-awareness and emotional balance. Laura's approach to therapy is warm, empathic, and collaborative, ensuring that her clients feel supported throughout the process.

Laura believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and is committed to creating a safe space where clients or their child can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Together, Laura and her clients will work to identify their goals and develop personalized strategies to achieve them, whether you are seeking to reduce anxiety, lift depression, or gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

Laura looks forward to working with you to achieve a more fulfilling and balanced life.


Message to clients

My hope for my clients is that they will leave the session feeling confident and proud of themselves. I know sometimes therapy can be a place of sorrow and a session of realization of negative things, which can have the client feeling worse by the end. Although that does have it's strengths, my approach is different. We can talk about those difficult subjects and challenges, but at the end of the session, we strategize plans and goals to tackle them throughout the week. Whether that is focusing on sleep, setting boundaries for ourselves or others, or showing ourselves some extra kindness and compassion, I hope my clients leave with tools and a bit of feeling lighter by the end and not tearful.

The road to therapy is also different from person to person. I understand that and want my clients to build that comfortability with me organically and not feel forced to at the first session. I know clients come to therapy for various reasons and I do not generalize my treatment and approaches to every client. Some clients may work well with one treatment, while others may not, and I understand that and adjust it accordingly. I honor and embrace the differences of each client and the challenges and strengths they come in with.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Resilience Through Compassion Therapy, CEO and Psychotherapist, 2025 - Present
Clarity Family Therapy Services, Associate Therapist, 2024 - 2025
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, Non-Public School Clinician, 2022 - 2024
California Mentor, Family Centered Clinician, 2021 - 2022
OPICA Adult Day Care & Counseling Center, MFT Trainee, 2020 - 2021
LA City College, MFT Trainee, 2020 - 2021
Community West Treatment Center, OCD/ Behavior Coach, 2019 - 2020

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Clinical Psychology, 2021
University of California, Santa Barbara, Psychology, 2017

Licensure

California: 153741

Languages

English

Specialties

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

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

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

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

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress




Clientele

  • Children (<12)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Magellan Health

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $175

Additional session information

Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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