Laurissa Bustillos, LMFT

Laurissa Bustillos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She recognizes that seeking therapy is a meaningful step and honors the courage it takes to begin that process. When someone is facing anxiety, persistent sadness, or the uncertainty of a major life transition, Laurissa offers a nonjudgmental space where those experiences can be explored and understood.

As an LMFT - a license that indicates training in relational and family-focused therapy - she frames the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. Laurissa treats each person as the expert on their own life while serving as a supportive guide, helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and natural resilience. Her practice focuses on identifying what is not working, uncovering individual and family strengths, and developing practical strategies to move toward more meaningful, manageable daily life.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances empathy with action, aiming to translate insight into concrete steps for improved communication, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Laurissa often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, empathetic setting where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes active listening and validation and can be especially helpful for building self-understanding, confidence, and stronger relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool Laurissa offers, introducing simple present-moment practices and grounding techniques to help manage overwhelming emotions and increase emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laurissa collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the client and therapist make decisions together.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to access care, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule work around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person while working with licensed professionals and therapists.