Therapist profile
Laura Lien-Mitobe, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Codependency
Continue with LauraWhere Laura stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 17434
- NPI
- 1669087573
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- Grief and parenting support
About Laura
Laura Lien-Mitobe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, codependency, addiction, parenting strain, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and informed by many therapy approaches.
Laura uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice patterns that get in the way of everyday life. She listens for where people feel stuck - around setting boundaries, responding to strong emotions, or handling caregiving responsibilities - and focuses on what can be tried next. Sessions tend to be direct and collaborative, with attention to feelings and behavior.
Her tools include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people clarify values and test new behaviors. Attachment-based work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are used when relationship patterns and closeness are central concerns. She draws from client-centered principles to keep the work grounded in each person's experience.
Over three decades Laura has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and life situations. That experience informs how she addresses grief, compassion fatigue, pet loss, and challenges tied to adoption, aging, and blended families. She also brings practical coaching for career and motivation concerns when helpful.
To get started, readers are asked to follow the platform process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. ACT can help with anxiety, low motivation, and getting unstuck when people keep putting others first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical experiments to test new responses. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and mood changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit a client's goals and preferences. Decisions about which tools to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to brief or longer sessions so the work fits everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary problems?
Yes. She works with patterns like people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, and codependency as part of relationship and family work.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered style that is practical and collaborative, often combining ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused methods to try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a therapist working with adults on anxiety, grief, addiction, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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