About Laura
Laura Spera is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. Laura keeps sessions straightforward and respectful so people can talk through what matters most to them.
Her style is warm and interactive. She treats people with sensitivity and without stigmatizing labels. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and rebuilding self-worth.
Background and approach
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. She helps clients unpack attachment patterns, control issues, and communication problems. When relationship endings, divorce, or separation come up, she supports people in sorting feelings and planning next steps.
Workplace stress, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation are common topics. Laura assists people who struggle with guilt, shame, forgiveness, or finding life purpose. She encourages small changes that add up over time and supports building healthier habits.
Sessions also address women’s issues, mood disorders, and recovery from emotional abuse. The focus is on clear goals, steady progress, and restoring a sense of agency. Laura aims to help people reconnect with their strengths and move toward a more balanced life.
Approaches for anxiety and everyday life, delivered online
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and related concerns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods are practical and often include homework between sessions to reinforce changes. Humanistic techniques emphasize understanding a person’s values and goals. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, lonely, or unsure about life purpose by encouraging self-compassion and clearer direction. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds in sessions. This is a collaborative process that can change over time. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer ongoing support between sessions and can be used for brief updates, problem-solving, or emotional check-ins. Together these options increase flexibility and make it simpler to maintain steady progress.Questions people ask
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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