Laura Todd LPCC IECMHS PMH-C
Laura Todd, LPCC, IECMHS, PMH-C, is a dedicated private practice psychotherapist based in Santa Clara County, California, with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through the most formative and transitional stages of life. A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, Laura also holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification. Her clinical expertise spans trauma-informed care, attachment work, emotional regulation, and parent-child relationships, with a special focus on perinatal mental health, supporting clients through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting challenges.
Throughout her career, Laura has served in both direct service and leadership roles at Gardner Health Services, where she supervised early childhood and community mental health programs, led interdisciplinary teams, and developed innovative resources to improve service delivery. She is passionate about holistic, collaborative care that supports families at every stage. With a strong foundation in expressive therapies and a master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University, Laura brings creativity, empathy, and deep clinical insight into her practice—offering both individual therapy and community-based collaboration.
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification
• Bryn Mawr College- Bachelor's
• Lesley University- Master's
• UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to never giving up—staying consistent, working hard, and showing up even when things felt overwhelming or uncertain.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is: “No one will take care of you the way you do, which is why it’s essential to set clear boundaries and protect your well-being.”
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this field is to make sure you have a strong system in place to take care of yourself—your well-being is the foundation for doing meaningful, sustainable work.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now is navigating the impact of larger companies and the rapid advancement of AI technologies.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me in both my work and personal life are authenticity, honesty, and loyalty.