About Laura Grossman, LMFT

Creating the safe space you deserve through a multi-disciplinary approach

Hey there! I'm Laura, a Queer psychotherapist and proud dog mom living in Oakland, CA. I hold a B.A. in English from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Counseling from California State University East Bay. But while my education is tantamount to my practice, what I draw from most frequently is my own transformative journey through personal therapy.

Through therapy I've explored and embraced parts of myself I never thought I would, and I've learned to connect to my mind and body in incredible ways. These experiences have guided me to create a therapeutic approach that's all about empowerment, joy, and liberation. With more than ten years of experience, I've had the privilege of helping children, families, couples, and individual adults to navigate their therapeutic experiences and foster deep, nourishing connections with themselves and others.

Professional trainings and affiliations

  • Somatic Experiencing, Beginning and Intermediate, 2016-2018

  • Group Therapy Training Program, 2022-2023

  • Kintsugi Therapist Collective, Embodied Private Practice Cohort, 2024-2025

  • The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy for Queer Couples, 2024-2025

Colleague’s Praise for Laura

  • “I have had the honor of working alongside Laura many times throughout my career. I can wholeheartedly say that Laura is a wonderful somatically-trained therapist who works from a place of integrity, authenticity and care. Laura is thoughtful and thorough with each and every client, and has a way of creating a very welcoming environment. I have learned so much from her and feel that she is a wonderful therapist well versed in many different ways of providing support.” - Colleague

  • “When Laura and I began working together in 2018, I was struck by her dedication to, and advocacy for, her clients. Through case consultations with each other, Laura has shown a deep commitment to learning and growing as a therapist to provide the best care for her clients. Over the years, I have also seen Laura stand up for what’s ethically and morally just within the mental health field.” - Colleague

  • “I am continually impressed by Laura’s depth of knowledge and ability to reflect. She holds her client's stories with compassion and respect and intuitively guides them toward a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. Laura's empathic stance and ability to partner with clients make for effective treatment. Goals are client-centered and she monitors progress from a culturally sensitive lens. Her patient and accepting demeanor has been successful with the most challenging and hesitant clients, and I highly recommend her for both individual and family work." - Former Clinical Supervisor

  • "Laura is an exceptional clinician and so easy to talk to! If you're looking for a therapist who can help you navigate the challenges of queerness to stand and live in your own experience, contact Laura.” - Colleague

  • “Laura is an authentic and deeply caring therapist. I have confidence in referring clients to her practice.” - Colleague