Therapy for couples & individuals
I believe all behaviors make sense when we seek to understand the context in which they were created
I work with couples in which both partners struggle with feelings of not-enoughness.
Couples who feel stuck in a cycle where one of you reaches for closeness, and the other pulls away. You both want connection, yet you end up feeling unseen and lonely, even in the same room.
You may notice that conversations escalate quickly or shut down entirely. You talk about the same issues over and over, but the real hurt beneath them never quite gets touched. One of you may feel like you’re always nagging, needing “too much,” while the other feels overwhelmed and pressured.
Perhaps neither of you feels fully safe being vulnerable with the other.
If any of the above resonates, welcome; you have come to the right place.
I specialize in…
couples therapy for those feeling:
We love each other deeply, but still feel stuck in a painful push–pull dynamic.
Sad, unseen, and misunderstood by their partner
Even when we’re together, we often feel emotionally alone.
Our conversations never seem to resolve anything although we keep trying over and over
No matter how hard I try it’s just not enough for them
One person wishes they had more space to process things that come up while the other desires immediate conversations about tough topics
individual therapy for:
Chronically feeling “not enough”
A harsh, persistent inner critic
Relational anxiety and a fear of being a burden
Difficulty slowing down and being fully present
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Dating and/or relationship struggles
Complex Trauma
ADHD in adults and youth
Meet Laurel.
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA, providing in-person (LA) and virtual (CA) services. I believe the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.
I help individuals and couples experiencing feelings of “not enough-ness,” disconnection, fear of vulnerability, and the effects of growing up in an environment that lacks space for their emotional experience.
My work is relationally oriented, meaning it is built on creating a strong therapeutic bond and becoming curious about how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors came to be, rather than being judgmental of their existence. I bring my real, human self to this work and will encourage you to do the same as we embark on a journey together where laughter, tears, and being your weird, awesome self are encouraged.
Whether you’re new to therapy or well-versed in this arena, I look forward to learning more about you.
