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Inspiring change and finding healing

Therapy Services part of Clarity Family Therapy Services

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I believe in empowering individuals and families through play-based therapy and integrative approaches. Since 2000, I have been dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults cope with life's challenges. I use my expertise to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their emotions and find solutions to their problems. Join me in creating a real transformation in your life.

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About

My name is Laura Brownstein, AMFT

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 128589 under the supervision of Tina Besimanto. I am employed by Clarity Family Therapy Services and can see clients virtually in California, in person in West LA, and at our new location, Garden Grove, CA. I have previous experience working in Wraparound, crisis, nonprofit, and school-based settings. I am in a Registered Play Therapy (RPT) credential program and a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider. I am also an adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP). I teach master's level therapists skills, interventions, and theories needed to work with various clinical populations. 

For referrals and therapy inquiries, please email me at Laura@clarityfts.com or call me at (424) 341-0391. 

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WHAT I DO

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Play-Based Therapy

Play-based interventions

using play-based interventions, I help children and adolescents cope and communicate using play. Some example interventions I use include sand trays, stuffed animals, LEGO, therapeutic art making, movement, therapeutic writing, and therapeutic games. Ages I work with include 4-18 for play-based modalities. 

Individual Therapy (adults) or virtual sessions

Working with adults to help manage anxiety and depression and build advocacy skills and belongingness. Ages served includes 18+. I am Internal family Systems (IFS)- informed and use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed approaches to help clients find healing. 

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AutPlay sessions

I offer play-based sessions with autistic and neurodivergent people. I am a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider who can use play approaches with these populations. I can help them with social navigation, manage big emotions, and build confidence. 

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LESSONS LEARNED: THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY THERAPY

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Play therapy is a powerful tool in helping children and adolescents to express themselves and build confidence. I  believe that children communicate best through play, movement, and art. My techniques are rooted in evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, which are designed to promote healing and growth. I specialize in working with children and adolescents (ages 4-18) with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, and trauma, as well as those navigating parental separation or parental divorce. If you're looking for a safe environment for your child to express themselves and grow, please contact me to schedule a consultation and to discuss fees.

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“Play is the child’s symbolic language of self-expression and can reveal (a) what the child has experienced; (b) reactions to what was experienced; (c) feelings about what was experienced; (d) what the child wishes, wants, or needs; and (e) the child’s perception of self.”
― Garry L. Landreth, Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship

Clarity and Laura accept many insurances

Please get in touch with me at Laura@clarityfts.com or Admin@clarityfts.com to see if we accept your insurance.

We accept Aetna, Anthem, American Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lyra, Cigna, Magellan, United Healthcare and more. 

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Office locations

West LA (Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays only)
2034 Cotner Ave #200, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Garden Grove (Tuesdays only)
12395 S. Lewis Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Virtual (Tuesdays and Thursdays only)

 

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