Laura DeSantis

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, NCC

Last Updated 30+ days ago

People, life, and school are complex. It can be hard to figure out who you want to become while facing academic, family, or work pressure. As a recovering overachiever, I know how scary and foreign the world can be for a young adult just trying to become their own person. My role as a therapist is to provide you space (physical and emotional) to explore what you want for yourself and your life on your own terms.

My approach emphasizes personal introspection, insight, and self-compassion in order to identify harmful thought patterns and behaviors. Together, we will find an approach that helps you heal from past experiences or cope with present challenges.

I love working with young adults and being part of the lives they choose to pursue and the people they choose to become. This is your time to shine, so leave behind other people’s expectations, and step onto your own path. You’ve got this.

Visit my website or give me a call to set up a free consultation; I would love to hear what’s happening for you.

Specialties

Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Bipolar Disorder College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

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In-Network Insurance Plans

Laura DeSantis is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1174923387

Rates

First session	$155
Ongoing sessions	$155

Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

580 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 376-7385

ADA Accessible

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Practice Hours

Monday	8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday	8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychodynamic Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists First-Gen LGBQ+ People of Color Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 6
License(s): CA-LPCC5453

More About Me

Languages Spoken: English
Gender(s): Cisgender
Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist

My Website

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