About Me
I believe physical, mental, and spiritual health are tantamount to a fulfilling life. Daily movement for me is coupled with ongoing meditation and mindfulness practices, both formal and informal. These practices enhance my ability to be present for each moment, navigate life’s challenges, and remain receptive to what “is” without judgment. I chose a profession that would afford me the opportunity to bring this passion for integrated living to others who might be suffering and for those who desire collaboration with an attuned other as they seek growth.
My interest in counseling began while attending the University of California at Berkeley, where I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology. While earning my Masters in Counseling from San Diego State University, I worked as a pre-school teacher, which sparked my passion for working with children and families.
Since that early start, I have worked as a therapist with child, adolescent and adult populations in various settings:
- San Diego’s LGBT Community Center
- Scripps Hospital’s outpatient treatment for the severely mentally ill
- Community-based wraparound service programs for CPS-involved families
- Residential treatment centers for adolescents
- Mental health consultation for early childhood education professionals
- Training and technical assistance for teachers, mental health consultants, and coaches
- Over 20 years as a clinician in private practice
- While I have extensive experience counseling all ages, I have unique expertise in early intervention helping families, young children and teachers learn strategies to promote social and emotional development and prevent challenging behavior. Starting early to prevent future challenges.
“Laura Fish is an amazing therapist. She has a warm and welcoming personality that makes you feel safe and comfortable. She is non-judgmental. I have told her things that other people would have a hard time accepting or believing. She handle those things with patience and understanding. She has helped me process the complex trauma from my childhood using CBT and EMDR therapy. I am so grateful to have met this lovely woman who helped me with my anxiety, my depression, my stressors, and my marriage.”
— C
“Laura is an amazing therapist. I’ve experienced childhood trauma and lived with the trauma all my life. I never felt any of my underlying issues could be resolved and thought the symptoms I’ve experienced was just something I had to live with forever until I met Laura. She is one of the few therapists who listens intently, takes great notes, provides very functional and practical tools for me to utilize, and explains concepts to me where it makes sense and I can digest them. She truly listens, cares, and adjusts her sessions to tailor them to what I needed. My entire mindset has changed and I no longer am weighed down by my past experiences which was debilitating to live with for me previously. I’ve seen a few other therapists who only talk at and with me which didn’t serve me well at all and was no help. Laura guided me through EMDR and Parts Work virtually, making the process easy to understand and use. It made a substantial impact on my life and my outlook is healthier than ever thanks to Laura.”
– T
“When a person finds their calling, they shine. And Laura shines. You can tell she really loves her work because she truly cares about the families she works with and she knows her stuff. She is balanced in dealing with conflict, and makes sure everyone feels heard and understood. She is so attuned it’s almost scary, as she can often articulate how I am feeling better than I can myself. She has tremendous knowledge and skills working with children, and stays current on the newest research on how to meet children’s needs and help them thrive. I wish we could see her every day.”
– K