Laura Katz
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I see psychotherapy as a process of working closely together to discover new ways of relating to ourselves and to others. I am passionate about using my experience and skill set to support the growth of people seeking positive change in their lives.
“My goal is that through this collaborative work, you will come to understand how your past influences your present and how to replace old behaviors with more effective ones; developing awareness, a greater sense of authenticity and well-being overall.”
– Laura Katz
How I Work
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work primarily with adult individuals, couples, and young adults with a focus on anxiety, depression, grief, and the effects of trauma. I have substantial experience working with first generation, immigrant, and bi-cultural individuals, and with intergenerational trauma. I believe in an asset-based approach where we capitalize on what’s already working and take it even further - using an integration of modalities that incorporate both mind and body. In addition to practicing Insight-oriented therapy (Psychodynamic therapy), Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral work, I am trained in Brainspotting, a brain-based therapy that helps access unprocessed trauma through the visual field.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2015, receiving training from The Maple Counseling Center and Counseling West, as well as Brainspotting training under Dr. Pie Frey. I am an active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).