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Laura WilhoitPhD

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Exploratory

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Focus areas

Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Parents, Neurodivergence, Students

Years of Experience

10+

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I believe each person has their own unique strengths and I like to use those as a cornerstone for helping them to improve their life.

License number

#26656

Therapy style

I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, including a Perinatal Mental Health-Certificate. That means I can treat people who are pregnant and experiencing mental health changes as well as those who have anxiety, depression, or bipolar episodes after giving birth. I view therapy as a collaboration between client and therapist. I like to co-create an individualized treatment plan to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be. Typically, I draw from a variety of approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe each person has their own unique strengths and I like to use those as a cornerstone for helping them to improve their life. In addition, we can explore new skills and how those might help. My goal is to be flexible in my style and help meet you where you are at by tailoring my approach.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

PhD - Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University

Interests

Some of my favorite interests are reading, getting outside for a hike or to the beach, and playing with my kids.