Laura Perez

Laura Perez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem. She also supports those navigating grief, LGBT concerns, and challenges tied to women’s issues. Her manner is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people take practical first steps toward feeling steadier and more confident.

Laura creates an open space where clients can speak freely and be heard without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to each person and finding doable ways to shift day-to-day patterns. She listens for strengths and builds from what is already working in a person’s life.

Practical problem solving and gentle exploration are common parts of her approach. This can include looking at stress triggers, practicing straightforward coping skills, and talking through relationship and communication concerns. Work on grief and self-esteem often emphasizes small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

With 13 years in the field as a California LMFT, Laura draws on real-world experience supporting people through transitions and setbacks. She aims to help clients clarify values and reconnect with what gives their life purpose and meaning. Many clients find that steady, focused work leads to clearer direction and better day-to-day functioning.

To begin, Laura invites people to name one small goal for therapy and then builds steps to reach it. She encourages questions at any point and adjusts pacing to match each person’s comfort and needs.

Approaches that guide online work

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, mindset shifts, and small behavior changes to reduce daily overwhelm. Another area of focus is grief and loss support, where conversations center on naming feelings, creating routines that feel stabilizing, and finding ways to remember what mattered most.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort, and pace. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions can be adjusted as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing check-ins during breaks, and offering flexible scheduling. It also lets people connect from familiar surroundings and keep progress moving between in-person visits if those are used later.