Inspiring change and finding healing
Therapy Services part of Clarity Family Therapy Services


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.

WHAT I DO

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.

LESSONS LEARNED: THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY THERAPY

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.
Call Laura
424-341-0391