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Regain Control, Heal Your Past, and Build the Life You Deserve
: Compassionate therapy for anxiety, BPD, trauma, and emotional regulation in California
You’re here because something’s not working and you’re ready for change
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or exhausted from constantly trying to keep it together. Maybe it’s hard to slow down your thoughts, make decisions without spiraling, or feel confident in your relationships. There may be a part of you that’s always scanning for what could go wrong, tired of the inner pressure, the overthinking, and the second-guessing.
You might notice patterns that don’t make sense on the surface: pulling away from people you care about, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling like your emotions shift quickly and unpredictably. You could be navigating the after effects of painful experiences—times when you didn’t feel safe, seen, or supported—and those memories still show up in the present in subtle or overwhelming ways.
Sometimes it’s hard to trust yourself. You may feel like you’re too much, not enough, or unsure of who you really are underneath all the coping. There might be an inner critic that keeps you small, or parts of you that push others away even when you want connection.
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Helping You Navigate the Hard Stuff—Together
If any of this resonates, therapy can help. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and patterns related to borderline personality disorder and complex PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and trauma-informed care, we’ll work together to understand what’s happening inside and find a path that feels more grounded, more clear, and more like you.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation.
My Specialties
Anxiety
Anxiety can make even the smallest decisions feel overwhelming, and the things you used to enjoy feel like too much.
Trauma + C-PTSD
Trauma doesn’t always look like one big event. Sometimes, it’s a collection of moments where you felt unsafe, unseen, or not enough.
BPD
Maybe your emotions hit like waves—intense, unpredictable, and hard to control. One moment you're fine, the next you're overwhelmed.
Modalities
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Hi, I’m Laura Picard.
My path to becoming a therapist wasn’t linear—and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, graduating with honors. Before that, I called Boston home, studying at Suffolk University while working as a nanny to put myself through school. Those early experiences shaped my resilience, empathy, and belief in showing up, even when life feels hard.
Take the first step toward healing today
You deserve a life of peace and fulfillment—and you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Support is within reach. Reach out today for compassionate, personalized therapy to help you reconnect with yourself and begin to truly thrive.
