Laura Langley, LMFT

Laura holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and an MA in Clinical Psychology (MFT Emphasis) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Irvine, CA. Laura began her career as a sexual assault crisis counselor for Sexual Assault Victim Services in Orange County. She provided crisis counseling for the 24-hour hotline and advocacy services for victims.

Laura also worked as an advocate at Laura’s House, an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. There she provided crisis counseling to residents as well as facilitating intakes and assessments, enforcing emergency shelter policies and procedures, managing and training interns and volunteers, and providing conflict resolution with residents.

During her practicum, Laura provided therapy at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Counseling Center for individuals, families and couples. Upon graduation she moved into a role as a behavioral case manager for Benchmark Transitions in Redlands, CA. She provided case management as well as facilitating groups, family sessions, and developing curriculum for behavioral and dual-diagnosis clients.

Laura completed her internship at PACE Recovery in Newport Beach, CA working as a trauma therapist. She developed curriculum for their IOP program while maintaining an individual caseload and facilitating groups.

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Laura went on to work at Hoag Hospital facilitating the EIOP (Evening Intensive Outpatient) program for chemical dependency. She developed group curriculum and provided group and individual therapy.

Laura’s areas of expertise are working with addiction, trauma, anxiety/panic disorders, dual-diagnosis, and relationship difficulties.  She uses a blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential modalities with an emphasis on developing mindfulness and increasing distress tolerance and emotional regulation.