About Laurel Therapy Collective
Laurel Therapy Collective is a therapist-owned group practice offering online therapy to adults, couples, and teens in California and Florida. We specialize in EMDR and trauma therapy, burnout, and Gottman Method couples therapy. Many of our clients are busy professionals who keep things running for everyone else.
All sessions happen by secure video. Laurel van der Toorn, LMFT, founded the practice in San Francisco in 2019 and is its Clinical Director. It became a group practice in 2022.
Last updated: October 2026
Quick facts
| Practice name | Laurel Therapy Collective |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 in San Francisco; a group practice since 2022 |
| Founder and Clinical Director | Laurel van der Toorn, LMFT |
| Practice type | Therapist-owned group practice |
| Format | Online only, by secure video. No in-person sessions. |
| Where we see clients | California and Florida |
| Who we see | Adults, couples, and teens ages 12 and up |
| Session length | 50 minutes is standard. Longer sessions are available for EMDR intensives (up to 5 hours) and other work. |
| Fees | $175 to $275 per session, depending on the therapist |
| Insurance | Out-of-network. We provide superbills so you can request reimbursement from your insurance. Our insurance calculator estimates what to expect. |
| First step | A free 20-minute phone consultation with one of our therapists |
| Phone | (415) 504-2895 |
| info@laureltherapy.net | |
| Mailing address | 2355 Westwood Blvd #549, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Mailing address only; all sessions are online. |
What we offer
- EMDR and trauma therapy, including birth trauma: structured therapy that helps your brain process painful memories so they stop running your day. Offered online, including for clients in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- EMDR intensives: EMDR in longer sessions of up to 5 hours instead of weekly 50-minute ones. Each intensive is custom-designed after a pre-assessment.
- Burnout therapy: for people whose work or caregiving has worn them down.
- Anxiety and panic therapy
- Couples therapy using the Gottman Method, including LGBTQ couples therapy.
- OCD therapy using gentle ERP (exposure and response prevention).
- Sex therapy, including sexual dysfunction and some sexual trauma.
- Therapy for perfectionism
- Letters for gender-affirming surgery
- LGBTQ therapy with therapists who are part of the community.
- Therapy for lawyers
- Therapy for young adults
- Teen therapy for ages 12 and up, with consent from all parents or guardians.
- Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults with ADHD or autism. We treat ADHD as part of our relational work; it isn't one of our specialties.
- Holistic therapy and Enneagram therapy
- Online therapy: every service above happens by secure video.
Who we work with
We work with capable, busy people who are tired of holding it all together. That includes:
- Lawyers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and other professionals
- People burned out by high-demand careers, often with family patterns that made constant demand feel normal
- LGBTQ adults and couples
- Neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD and autism
- Young adults in their 20s and 30s
- Teens ages 12 and up, and their parents
- Couples who want to communicate and connect better
How we work
Our therapists use EMDR, RTEP (an EMDR protocol for recent traumatic events), the Gottman Method for couples, somatic and body-based approaches, and the Enneagram. Every client starts with a free consultation so we can match you with the right therapist.
- EMDR first. EMDR is effective and efficient, and it fits how we like to work.
- Your whole health. Some symptoms that look like mental health issues have medical causes, such as thyroid problems or iron, vitamin, or mineral imbalances. Our intake paperwork asks about recent labs and routine care, and if it's been a while, we'll recommend a physical and routine bloodwork. When it helps you, we coordinate with your psychiatrist, physicians, couples therapist, and other providers.
- Root-cause change. Our goal is to put ourselves out of a job. The first three sessions are a trial for both of us. In session three, you and your therapist set goals and answer one question: how will we know when we're done?
- Virtual by choice. We tried an in-person office for six months and got one request. Video fits busy schedules, and you do EMDR from a familiar place you control.
- Hospitality. We borrow from Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality: small, personal touches meant to surprise you, within ethical and legal limits.
Our therapists
| Therapist | License | Sees clients in | Focus | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel van der Toorn, founder and Clinical Director | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ | California and Florida. Also licensed in Colorado, Michigan, Texas, and Washington, with limited availability. | EMDR for lawyers, executives, and other professionals; burnout; Enneagram | $275 |
| Alexis Harney | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ | California and Florida | EMDR for adults and teens, complex trauma, attachment wounds, highly sensitive people, somatic and mind-body concerns, Gottman Method couples therapy; a psychodynamic and interpersonal approach | $235 |
| Daniella Mohazab | Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) | California | EMDR, Gottman Method couples therapy, OCD with gentle ERP, sex therapy, LGBTQ-affirming care, teens; a direct style | $190 |
| Tatevik Sarkisian | Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) | California | Perfectionism, first-generation and Armenian clients, teens, neurodivergent clients, somatic and holistic EMDR | $175 |
Associates practice under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
What we don't offer
We want you to find the right care, even if it's somewhere else. We don't provide:
- Crisis care or treatment for active suicidal thoughts. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
- DBT (dialectical behavior therapy)
- Eating disorder treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Anger management
- Family therapy
- Treatment for severe OCD
- Christian counseling
- Psychedelic integration therapy
- Emotional support animal (ESA) letters
- Medical leave support outside of ongoing therapy with us
- In-person sessions
- Medication or prescriptions
- In-network insurance billing
Training, affiliations, and media
- Every therapist on our team completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training and takes part in ongoing consultation with EMDRIA-approved consultants.
- Laurel and Alexis are EMDRIA Certified Therapists™. Daniella and Tatevik are in the EMDRIA certification process.
- Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
- Member of EMDRIA.
- Listed on Psychology Today and TherapyDen.
- Laurel appeared in Recovery.com's RECOVERable video series.
Common questions
Does Laurel Therapy Collective take insurance?
We're out-of-network. We give you superbills to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Our insurance calculator shows what to expect from your plan.
How much does therapy cost?
Sessions are $175 to $275, depending on the therapist.
Do you offer in-person therapy?
No. All sessions are online by secure video, for clients in California and Florida.
Do you see teens?
Yes, ages 12 and up. All parents or guardians need to consent.
How do I get started?
Book a free 20-minute consultation. It's a phone call with one of our therapists, who will help you find the right fit. Fit comes first, then availability. They'll tell you the therapist's fee, and you can book a first session or a 10-minute intro with that therapist.