Laura Contreras, LMFT

Laura Contreras is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of life challenges. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and identity struggles, career changes, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses family dynamics, communication problems, attachment concerns, and age-related or geriatric issues.

Laura emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic approach that centers each person or couple's goals and strengths. She draws on a blend of therapeutic methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method to tailor treatment to each client. This flexibility allows her to address both immediate coping needs and longer-term patterns that affect relationships and well-being.

Clients can expect practical tools for managing panic, social anxiety, and stress as well as support working through divorce, infidelity, family of origin concerns, and life transitions. Laura aims to create a non-judgmental space where meaningful change and greater self-understanding can develop over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care with Laura Contreras

Laura Contreras uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and develop practical skills for living a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and helping people move forward during life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections; this approach is especially helpful for intimacy-related issues, relationship repair, and attachment concerns. The Gottman Method offers structured tools and exercises designed to improve communication and strengthen relationships, making it a practical choice for couples working on conflict, trust, or rebuild after infidelity.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work between client and therapist. Laura Contreras will discuss options, consider personal goals and preferences, and adapt techniques so the chosen methods fit each client's needs and pace. The process is guided by mutual decision-making and regular check-ins about progress.

Online therapy with Laura is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and choose the format that best supports each person or couple's therapeutic goals.