Laurel Galford (she/her)

LICSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm a queer, dual licensed clinician (CA/MA) who uses trauma-informed and relational frameworks in order to support my client's goals!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I help clients navigate challenges in life, interpersonal and relational issues, and support the exploration of their identities! I love supporting my clients in finding coping strategies, holistic ways to cope with life's stressors, as well as offering insights and education around the impact of trauma and our sociopolitical climate on our well-being.

My Background and Approach

I utilize frameworks like trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, CBT, SFT and Psychodynamic therapy. My approach involves exploring how the world and our identities interact with each other, helping clients find supports within themselves and their community, and acknowledging the cultural and societal impact on our well-being. I love helping people develop the skills to take care of themselves and develop the insights that lead to greater self-discovery, compassion and a positive self-esteem.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in a harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, all-inclusive practice within therapy. I also believe and use a health at every size approach and anti-capitalist framework.I believe in honoring and acknowledging our different identities and how they may impact the therapeutic work. I believe in my client's autonomy and internal resources that are naturally within them.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Systems
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Trustmark
  • Health Scope
  • Christian Brothers Services
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Rate: $175/session

Reach out to Laurel