About Laura
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist
The clients I typically work with are:
High-achieving mothers who struggle with the transition to parenthood
Mothers who feel like they have lost their identity after having a baby
Mothers are overwhelmed by toddlerhood and feeling pressure to always “get it right.”
Mothers who have experienced trauma and feel disconnected from their baby and their body
Parents who are worried and confused about their child’s milestones
Parents who are struggling with shame and guilt because they aren’t “doing enough.”
Mothers who are trying to balance their identity as a mother and a professional
Supporting Your Journey Through Parenthood
Laura Todd, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Are you struggling on your journey of parenthood? Are you up late at night, feeling anxious and constantly googling for answers about your fertility, pregnancy, newborn, or growing toddler, but not getting the reassurance or answers you need?
You’re not alone, and help is available.
I am a perinatal mental health therapist and infant and early childhood mental health specialist. I am passionate about helping parents who struggle on their journey through parenthood.
My decision to specialize specifically in perinatal mental health and infant/early childhood mental health comes from my experience working in community mental health with families with children from birth to five years old, and my own struggle with anxiety as I transitioned to becoming a mother.
I wanted to help parents in the way that I wished I had been helped during my own postpartum period.
If the parents are not okay, then the babies and toddlers are not okay.
Credentials & Approach to Therapy
Master of Arts (MA) in Expressive Therapies, specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Napa Fellow and UC Davis in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Rostered with Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Certified in Positive Parenting Program
My approach integrates strength-based, psychodynamic therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and somatic therapy to create a highly personalized treatment plan focusing on your situation, your specific challenges, and what aligns with your core values as a parent and family.
Why I Chose Perinatal Mental Health and Early Childhood
In sessions with me, you can expect to see me:
Listen to the messy, complicated stuff and let you know that every single feeling you have is okay.
Help you trust that you know your baby best. You are the expert on your child
Talk like real people. Sometimes that means connecting over a favorite show or movie, so you feel seen, not just like a patient.
Cheer you on for every win, big or small. That includes everything from a moment of calm in the chaos to a full night's sleep, because it all counts.
Remind you that you're not alone. I'll share my own honest, messy experiences as a mom to show you that this journey is a work in progress for all of us.
When not running my practice, I love spending my time with my 2 young boys, usually playing trains. I also love to read books about fantasy and historical fiction, cross-stitch, sing along to my favorite musicals or Taylor Swift songs, listening to news podcasts, and create a feeling of “hygge” in my daily life.
Reaching out can be scary and difficult, but you deserve to have joy in the early bonds with your child. Contact me today to take your next steps in finding joy in your parenting journey.