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Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
or

Laurel Elliott

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103
Let's Connect (858) 331-8512
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You've always been a highly motivated person. Lately, the world has seemed scarier, your life is harder to navigate and you don't feel like you're on the right track. You’re struggling to feel validated and want to find safe place to gain insight and discover creative strategies for struggles. I’m Laurel. I offer a client-centered approach to help adults and teens with self esteem issues, stress, identity struggles, peer relationships, racism/systemic injustice and life transitions. I'm currently accepting individual clients. Contact me for a consultation today! New client sessions will begin early January 2026.
I specialize in Drama Therapy, a trauma-informed, embodied modality than uses role-play and expression. My approach is relational and strength-based with a pace attuned to your needs and goals. My calling is spiritual and grounded in the belief that everyone who is willing can create positive and affirming changes in their life with the right support.
I have known the feeling of wanting to be seen as a whole person, not just a case number. I have witnessed how different environments and systems can cause harm and worsen mental health struggles. As a practitioner, I ascribe to the trauma-informed industry standard of: You are so much more than the worst thing that has ever happened to you.
Call or Laurel Elliott now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 331-8512

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94103

(858) 331-8512

Sacramento, CA 95834

My website
I offer therapy online via video. I'm available most weekdays and some weekday evenings.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Life Transitions and Self Esteem 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Creative, person-centered therapy is available!
Laurel Elliott
Let's Connect (858) 331-8512
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94103

(858) 331-8512

Sacramento, CA 95834

My website
I offer therapy online via video. I'm available most weekdays and some weekday evenings.
I specialize in Coping Skills, Life Transitions and Self Esteem 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Creative, person-centered therapy is available!
Laurel Elliott

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I partner with Headway to offer accessible care to client's hoping to use insurance. I do not offer superbills at this time. Please reach out to me via my website or Psychology Today with any questions about therapy or other therapeutic, arts-based services.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512
"
I partner with Headway to offer accessible care to client's hoping to use insurance. I do not offer superbills at this time. Please reach out to me via my website or Psychology Today with any questions about therapy or other therapeutic, arts-based services.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT141619 Laurel Elliott
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Counseling Psychology and Drama Therap, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with CAMFT 2024
  • Membership with NADTA 2016
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I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, teens and children in outreach programs, non-profit organizations, schools, treatment centers and churches. I consider myself an informal art therapy ambassador. It is a passion of mine to bring drama therapy to historically under-served communities
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512
"
I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, teens and children in outreach programs, non-profit organizations, schools, treatment centers and churches. I consider myself an informal art therapy ambassador. It is a passion of mine to bring drama therapy to historically under-served communities
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • General Mild Anxiety
  • Life Coaching
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spiritual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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The primary issues I can help you or your child with are life transitions, stress management and moderate depression and anxiety. During our sessions, you can look forward to having a therapist who genuinely cares about your stability and growth. A typical treatment plan can involve rapport building, periodic assessment of progress having strength-based, creative homework to do between sessions.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512
"
The primary issues I can help you or your child with are life transitions, stress management and moderate depression and anxiety. During our sessions, you can look forward to having a therapist who genuinely cares about your stability and growth. A typical treatment plan can involve rapport building, periodic assessment of progress having strength-based, creative homework to do between sessions.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512

4 Endorsements

Julie K Peters
Julie K Peters
CounselorMAAPCCLCPC
Laurel is an exceptionally talented therapist. She brings a precision to assessment and case conceptualization that is rare. She is grounded and models integrity, playfulness, and warmth while holding space for her clients.
Woody Wu
Woody Wu
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Laurel is a deeply compassionate clinician that brings joy, playfulness, creativity and an emotionally attuned approach to her work. I highly recommend working with Laurel for anyone seeking a therapist who is at once genuine and kind
Daisy Martinez-DiCarlo
Daisy Martinez-DiCarlo
CounselorLMHC-QSLPCTEP
Laurel's mastery in marriage and family therapy, drama therapy and playback theatre enables her to attune to the stories of her clients and to creatively respond to and reflect back the content and systemic process providing clients effective intervention.
Yushan Huang
Yushan Huang
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Laurel's innovative use of artistic modalities creates a unique and empowering space for her clients to explore and express their emotions. She combines deep empathy with professional expertise and offers invaluable guidance for growth.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • African-Centered Psychotherapy, Drama Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Supportive Therapy
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I am trained Humanistic psychotherapist. I also have a degree in Drama Therapy which uses theatrical principles and expressive arts in a therapy setting which often brings about profound results. I also pull from other theoretical principles focused on an affirming approach and anti-oppression including Supportive Therapy, Liberation Psychology and African-Centered Psychotherapy.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512
"
I am trained Humanistic psychotherapist. I also have a degree in Drama Therapy which uses theatrical principles and expressive arts in a therapy setting which often brings about profound results. I also pull from other theoretical principles focused on an affirming approach and anti-oppression including Supportive Therapy, Liberation Psychology and African-Centered Psychotherapy.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 331-8512

Groups

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94103

(858) 331-8512

Additional Location

Sacramento, CA 95834

(858) 331-8512
"
I offer therapy online via video. I'm available most weekdays and some weekday evenings.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call for a free consultation now - (858) 331-8512
"
I offer therapy online via video. I'm available most weekdays and some weekday evenings.
Photo of Laurel Elliott, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Call for a free consultation now - (858) 331-8512