Laura Lien-Mitobe, LMFT
LMFT guiding relationships and resilience
- Individuals couples and families
- Grief and compassion fatigue
- Stress and anxiety support
About Laura Lien-Mitobe
Laura Lien-Mitobe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She emphasizes a client-centered, compassionate approach that invites people to explore patterns, feelings, and life events that may be causing pain or getting in the way of personal goals. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential that reflects specialized training in relational and family systems as well as individual therapy.
She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and draws from multiple therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered approaches. Treatment is shaped to fit each person's needs and circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and pet loss, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, addiction and co-dependency, eating concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue - with a particular interest in supporting veterinarians and other helping professionals - as well as parenting challenges, life transitions for older adults, career-related issues, and motivational coaching. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping people identify goals, build insight, and develop practical steps toward a more enriched life.
She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and draws from multiple therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered approaches. Treatment is shaped to fit each person's needs and circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and pet loss, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, addiction and co-dependency, eating concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue - with a particular interest in supporting veterinarians and other helping professionals - as well as parenting challenges, life transitions for older adults, career-related issues, and motivational coaching. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping people identify goals, build insight, and develop practical steps toward a more enriched life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Lien-Mitobe have?
Laura Lien-Mitobe has 30 years of experience.
Is Laura Lien-Mitobe a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 17434.
In which languages does Laura Lien-Mitobe provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Lien-Mitobe located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Laura Lien-Mitobe as my therapist?
You can work with Laura Lien-Mitobe through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Lien-Mitobe work with international clients?
Laura Lien-Mitobe does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Lien-Mitobe cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Laura Lien-Mitobe uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients identify personal values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, offering a path to repair connection and build more secure bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience, with the therapist providing empathic support and collaborative pacing to help people explore strengths and make choices that align with their goals.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and at varied times, which can make consistent care easier to maintain.