The Calm Therapist

Your relationship to Self impacts everything. Exploring what keeps us from being curious, cultivating calm and connectedness is the nature of psychotherapy.
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Healing is a Practice

“Mensch werden ist eine Kunst – to become a human being is art.” - Novalis Psychotherapy provides a number of lenses to look through, such as visiting early childhood experiences and becoming aware of patterns or observing how our thoughts create our emotions and thus leads to establishing our beliefs and ultimately our actions. The approach here is Humanistic & Eclectic, meaning I pull from several models that support each individual client in holistic wellbeing, attending to their goals and growth. Clinically Trained in: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PRIDE Skills), Psychodynamic Therapy, Oaklander Model Play Therapy, Early Childhood Mental Consultation, Restorative Approach Model and DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) and most recently, Internal Family Systems -Informed, trained and approved to offer IFS by founder, Dr. Dick Schwartz. Additionally Trained In: The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health 2022 Yogic Studies Certification | Women and Yoga 2020 Buddhism & Modern Psychology Coursework 2020 Sanskrit Mantra, KriyaYoga & Mindfulness Training 2012-2019 DONA Certified Postpartum Doula Training 2012 DASC Certified from Womb to World: Pre & Perinatal 2011 DONA Certified Birth Doula Training 2010 Yoga Naga Teacher Certified Level III 2009-2011 Reiki Practitioner Level III 2000
"Ella" Danielle M. Lauser, M.A.; LMFT 116582, LPCC 10337
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Services

creating connection, calm and space for self-compassion & clarity

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Career Counseling
  • Life Transitions
  • Women's Issues
  • Stress

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Gestalt Therapy

Fees

  • Adult Psychotherapy Session: $200
  • PsychoSpiritual Counsel: $250
  • Early Childhood Mental Health Consult: $125 - $175
  • Reflective Practice Consultation: $125 - $150

Testimonials

“I was relieved to have found a provider that advocated for me and made me feel extremely comfortable. Not only does Ella provide care and support for her clients, including useful resources, but she also gives tools to care for themselves outside of sessions. ”

Existing Client

“I feel like I’m given the opportunity to reflect on my growth & be given positive challenging questions & feedback in regards to my journey in self discovery. In three words? Compassionate. Reflective. Inspiring. And, I no longer have panic attacks.”

Existing Client

“Therapy can be a scary thing, however, Ella completely allows you to go at your own pace while sharing meaningful ideas. After two years, I have many tools to manage my mental health that I take with me everyday, I can live my life in a more intentional way. ”

Existing Client

Locations

Virtually Serving California (Office Locations)

A street map for office location at Santa Barbara, CA 93101-5552

Santa Barbara, CA 93101-5552

A street map for office location at SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

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