Laura Lien-Mitobe, LMFT

Laura Lien-Mitobe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience who creates a client-centered, non-judgmental environment for exploration and growth. She offers a caring and supportive space where people can examine patterns, feelings, and experiences that may be causing pain or blocking personal goals. Laura emphasizes tailoring therapy to each person’s needs and preferences, drawing on a range of approaches developed over decades of practice.

Her background includes work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and she has experience as a teacher in therapeutic settings. Laura uses person-centered techniques alongside cognitive behavioral strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused methods to help clients find practical paths forward. She values collaboration and respects the courage it takes to engage in the therapeutic process, aiming to accompany clients as they identify and pursue meaningful change.

Areas Laura has helped people with include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and pet loss, with a particular sensitivity to the unique impact of losing a beloved companion animal. She has a special focus on compassion fatigue - including work with veterinarians and staff and others in helping roles - as well as chemical dependency, co-dependency, eating-related issues, life transitions for seniors, motivational coaching, and parenting support.

Approach-Focused Care for Online Therapy

Laura integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support people working through difficult emotions and life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can pursue meaningful goals even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experience and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support from home or work, and integrate therapy into everyday life, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to apply the same evidence-informed approaches used in traditional settings.