LMFT

Laura Lien-Mitobe , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Laura

Laura Lien-Mitobe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She offers a client-centered, non-judgmental and compassionate environment where people can explore patterns, feelings, and life events that may be causing pain or limiting personal goals and growth. Drawing on a background that includes teaching and extensive clinical work, she has supported individuals, couples, families, and groups from diverse lifestyles and cultures.

Her practice emphasizes flexibility and tailoring of therapy to each person or family. She integrates person-centered principles with cognitive behavioral strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused techniques to address the concerns presented by each client. Laura approaches therapy as a collaborative process, accompanying clients as they identify strengths, clarify values, and determine steps toward a more enriched life.

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and special interest in pet loss. She also works with compassion fatigue - particularly among veterinarians and helping professionals - as well as chemical dependency, codependency, eating issues, life transitions for seniors, motivational coaching, and parenting concerns. Her work combines practical tools with empathetic support to help people navigate change and build resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with what matters most. It can support people struggling with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early connection patterns, exploring how attachment styles influence communication, intimacy, and family dynamics. This approach can be helpful for couples, parents, and those coping with abandonment or adoption-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth, creating space for individuals to find their own solutions to issues such as depression, self-esteem, and coping with change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Laura collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from a familiar setting, and engage in therapy in ways that suit each person’s pace and style.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Laura Lien-Mitobe have?

Laura Lien-Mitobe has 30 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Laura Lien-Mitobe a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 17434.

In which languages does Laura Lien-Mitobe provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Lien-Mitobe located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Laura Lien-Mitobe as my therapist?

Clients can work with Laura Lien-Mitobe through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Laura Lien-Mitobe work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Laura Lien-Mitobe cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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