Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Carlos
As a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in providing tailored therapeutic solutions for teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life-limiting obstacles. My practice integrates evidence-based methodologies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emphasizing both immediate symptom relief and long-term personal growth. I prioritize creating a warm, empathetic environment where clients receive personalized care designed to foster resilience and meaningful life changes.With extensive experience in both virtual and in-person modalities, I ensure accessible, high-quality mental health support adapted to individual needs. My commitment to ethical practice and client empowerment is reflected in every session, combining clinical expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients navigate challenges effectively.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Life Coaching
Virtual Therapy
In-Person Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapy using evidence-based CBT and ACT methodologies
- Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate, client-centered care
- We provide flexible virtual and limited in-person session options
- Specialized experience treating anxiety, depression, and life-limiting obstacles
- Comprehensive approach addressing both immediate symptoms and long-term growth
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Our approach combines practical skill-building with deeper exploration of anxiety triggers to provide both immediate relief and long-term management strategies. Sessions focus on developing personalized coping mechanisms while maintaining a supportive therapeutic environment.
Depression Counseling
Targeted interventions for depressive symptoms through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy frameworks. We address emotional regulation challenges while fostering behavioral activation and values-based living. Treatment emphasizes building resilience and restoring daily functioning through structured, goal-oriented therapeutic processes tailored to individual needs.
Life Coaching
Guidance for overcoming life-limiting obstacles and achieving personal development goals. This service combines therapeutic techniques with practical problem-solving strategies to enhance self-awareness and decision-making capabilities. We focus on creating actionable plans that align with clients' core values and long-term aspirations.
Virtual Therapy
Secure telehealth appointments using encrypted Zoom technology for accessible mental health care. This service maintains clinical effectiveness while offering flexibility for clients to engage in therapy from preferred locations. Virtual sessions follow the same evidence-based protocols as in-person meetings with additional convenience benefits.
People
Laura C. Kauffman
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Kauffman is a licensed psychologist with over 14 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and life challenges. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, providing both virtual and in-person sessions tailored to individual client needs.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, combining evidence-based techniques with personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, I conduct most sessions virtually via secure Zoom platform while maintaining the same therapeutic quality as in-person meetings, with added convenience and accessibility benefits.
What age groups do you treat?
I specialize in working with teenagers and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and various life-limiting challenges through developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
How do you structure treatment plans?
Treatment plans are individualized based on initial assessments, combining immediate symptom relief strategies with longer-term personal growth objectives using evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.
What are your office hours?
While specific hours aren't listed, I offer flexible scheduling for both virtual and limited in-person sessions in San Carlos to accommodate different client availability needs.
